That itchy, red rash on your skin might look harmless at first. You may think it is just heat, sweat, or a mild allergy. But if it refuses to go away, spreads gradually, or forms a ring-like pattern, ...

A high-school wrestler presented with an itchy rash that had worsened despite topical antifungal and glucocorticoid treatment. A circular, scaly plaque with papules, nodules, and pustules was seen on ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

A 20-year-old man in Taiwan went to a dermatology clinic for a strange rash that had developed across his shoulders and chest. The raised, red, and itchy condition had been bothering him for a full ...

Hives are itchy red or white bumps that often stem from an allergic reaction. Unlike some other rashes, hives are not contagious and are an allergic-type reaction. Hives and other rashes can become ...

Diaper rash can be caused by skin irritation from urine and stool. Diapers can create a moist environment that encourages yeast infections. Allergies to products like baby wipes and diapers can cause ...

Fast Five Quiz: Generalized Pustular Psoriasis How much do you know about generalized pustular psoriasis? Assess your knowledge with this quick quiz.

More than eight million people in the United States have psoriasis, which most commonly causes itchy, scaly patches of thick, red, dry skin called plaques.While there are signs and symptoms that set ...

A meningitis rash may look like pinpricks or bruises and doesn't fade when you press a glass against it. If a meningitis rash is suspected, seek emergency medical help right away. Meningitis refers to ...

Karen came to the Emergency Department (ED) with her adult daughter with complaints of an allergic reaction. She had recently been seen in the ED for abdominal pain and ended up having an appendicitis ...

Histological testing of a biopsy from the torso area showed neutrophil-rich pustules, leading to a diagnosis of GPP. A case has been reported in the New England Journal of Medicine of generalized ...

During its second stage, syphilis may lead to a rash on one or several parts of the body. It most commonly affects the trunk, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet. The rash typically does not ...