Rashes are often associated with red, pink or white bumps on the skin.  Although unsightly and frequently itchy, they normally do not cause a lot of concern because in most cases, they are easily treatable.  Unfortunately, if you’re suffering from a skin rash that happens to be painful, consider your condition as something that requires special attention and care. Read more »

Scabies is a disease that infects the skin, and it is caused by a mite, which is a type of insect.  Scabies is also very contagious.  The mites that cause scabies tunnel into the skin and live on the outer layer of it. This induces the skin to form pimple-like bumps, which show up as irritations, or the scabies rash. This is because the scabies mites lay eggs in their home beneath the skin, and feed on the blood of the person infected with them. Because these mites are very small, and because they are almost transparent, they cannot be easily seen by the naked eye. If you are infected by scabies, you may see red blisters on your skin, and you may suffer from extreme and irritating itching, which can often happen at night. This is due to your body mounting an allergic reaction to the scabies mite and its waste products. Read more »

The most common characteristic of a healthy scalp is one that is free from the itching and dryness that are often associated with skin problems.  If you have scalp rashes, then your scalp definitely needs special attention and care.  Here are some of the things you need to know about common causes, symptoms and treatments of scalp rashes: Read more »

Hives can hit anyone regardless of age or relative health.  In most cases, it is not really a worrisome condition and is often temporary at best.  However, it can be very uncomfortable and unsightly.  Learn what a hives skin rash is, its causes, symptoms and treatment. Read more »

Rashes are not an uncommon ailment in a lot of people, but they can be bothersome, not to mention alarming. Often, people will self-diagnose a skin rash and will apply different kinds of ointments to it, both medicinal and herbal (or homeopathic) in nature. If you have a rash or know someone that does, you may need to know a few things before making a diagnosis or applying anything to the rash. Read more »

If you suddenly get a rash, then you might be inclined to believe that you can add something to it on your own and that it will disappear. You may think that your household toothpaste, vinegar, or even dog urine will help to clear up your rash. Before you do anything, however, consider that there are many things that could have caused your rash, and you might be in trouble if you use the wrong home remedy for the wrong type of rash. Read more »

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a bodily disorder that may or may not involve skin lesions; however about ninety percent of people with lupus will get skin symptoms that will look unsightly, and that can be alarming. Many of these skin symptoms will be common to Caucasians, more so than in African Americans. The classic rash of lupus will manifest in cheek redness, which can be initiated by exposure to the sun. However, there are many different kinds of rashes that are characteristic of lupus, and it would pay to know what their differences are. Read more »

If you have broken out into a rash, and if you suddenly feel itchy all over and want to scratch yourself regardless of everyone’s reminders, then you may need to run to your doctor, and quickly! However, you might not always be able to run to your doctor. In fact, you can suddenly get a rash at the most inopportune times, when you are least likely to find a doctor and get one immediately. If you suddenly get a rash and are unsure of what it is, don’t scratch, and most of all, don’t panic. Read more »