Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Dandruff is a common skin condition that causes the skin on the scalp to flake off ...

Eczema is not contagious, and is a chronic disease that causes symptoms of dry, itchy skin that can appear like a red rash, with some patients reporting a burning sensation, tingling or stinging.

Contact dermatitis is a common cause of a rash in one area. This is especially true of a small rash that will not go away. Contact dermatitis usually starts as raised red spots. It can change to ...

If the itching is accompanied by pain or other symptoms, see your healthcare provider so they can determine the underlying cause. An itchy tattoo is most often a symptom of healing. Getting a tattoo ...

The popular Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment has been discontinued by manufacturers Thornton and Ross, with parents now desperate ...

Spider mites appear as rashes caused by issues with the skin’s arterioles. These are small arteries that supply blood and ...

Rosacea treatments include topical creams and light therapy. The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation. Find OTC and ...

Acne, commonly known as pimples, is not linked to cancer. Pimples result from blocked pores, hormonal changes, or stress, and are non-cancerous. Howev ...

Oestrogen is a crucial hormone for female reproductive health During menopause oestrogen levels are likely to drop leading to ...

Ageing is a natural and unavoidable phenomenon that brings with it various health challenges, including arthritis, memory ...

Laptops, heating pads and space heaters on bare skin can lead to erythema ab igne, or toasted skin syndrome, experts say.

As we saw last week, there are many possible causes for the development of the unsightly skin condition that predisposes one to the appearance of coarse skin overlying the elbow joints.