A dermatologist an hair surgeon break down the most common causes. Skin conditions run the gamut from the benign to the more serious. A bump on the scalp could be completely harmless, indicative of ...

But there’s one side effect that’s well established but little known and still puzzling to doctors: the “keto rash” or prurigo pigmentosa. This rash fits the man’s case perfectly—red, raised, itchy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It can be distressing to wake up with a mysterious swollen red rash on your ankle. Could that rash be an insect bite? And what ...

Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a rare skin rash that causes extremely itchy bumps. The severity of the itch may interfere with sleep or cause distress. Common PN locations include the abdomen, limbs, and ...

Casey Gallagher, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado Denver. Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, can lead to dry ...

What Causes a Rash in Your Armpit? An armpit rash is more common than you might think. Your armpits probably come into contact with more chemicals each day than most other parts of your body. Don’t be ...

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Summer in Florida brings increased bug activity and itchy bites from pests like chiggers, no-see-ums and mosquitoes. Chiggers are tiny mites that leave itchy rashes, often around ankles, knees, waists ...

Are you experiencing constant itchiness in your legs? If you feel this is a harmless skin rash or allergy, then think again.

It can be distressing to wake up with a mysterious swollen red rash on your ankle. Could that rash be an insect bite? And what kind of bug bit you? The answers aren't so easy to figure out. Even for ...