Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

Tea tree oil is an effective natural antibacterial and antifungal that can treat the cause of folliculitis. How to use: Mix a ...

Learn when rashes signal medical emergencies. Color, location, and symptoms reveal dangerous conditions needing urgent care.

The number of reported Lyme disease cases is increasing; here's what you need to know about Lyme disease, and how you can ...

The first stage (primary syphilis) often presents as a painless sore on the area where the germs entered the body, such as ...

A rundown of the types of ticks the Hudson Valley, what diseases they carry and how to reduce your chances of getting bitten.

Chemo rash is one of the most common side effects of cancer treatment. These rashes usually aren’t serious, but they can cause pain, itching, and other uncomfortable symptoms. Chemotherapy ...

Seek medical care immediately if you have a shingles rash near your eye — without proper treatment, this can cause permanent eye damage. Chicken Pox Though most cases of chicken pox resolve ...

The CDC estimates that 476,000 people may be diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease in the United States any given year.

According to MDHHS, Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is the most common tick-borne disease in ...