Ingredients in some vitamin supplements may cause hives or a skin rash. Treatments include antihistamines and topical corticosteroids.

A rash is a reaction whereby the skin develops an abnormal texture and other features which include itching, fluid discharge and pain. This can be caused by allergies, toxins, acne, or infections. The ...

If you don't have a pre-existing condition like eczema, itchy skin could just be due to a change of season. However, there are other causes.

A highly contagious illness known as "slapped cheek" disease for the facial rashes it causes in children is on the rise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned in a health alert. The ...

A rash, or dermatitis (eczema), on the neck is skin inflammation and irritation. It causes a change in appearance and texture on the front, sides, or back of the neck. The appearance of a neck rash ...

When skin touches poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac plants, the oils from the plant can cause a rash. This rash can be ...

I once thought I was among the 20% of humans who experience no ill effects from poison ivy. But a visit to southern Illinois years ago proved me wrong. Itchy skin with blisters plagued me for weeks.

Question: While hiking in the woods, I got a rash on my bare legs. What wild plants in the Brainerd lakes area cause rashes? Answer: Plants such as nettles and wild parsnip can cause a rash, but it’s ...

Norovirus doesn’t usually cause a rash, though some people develop hives. A rash that accompanies stomach symptoms may suggest a different stomach virus or inflammatory bowel disease. Norovirus is a ...