Skin Disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease, caused by coxsackie virus, is a self-limiting infection of childhood. Is it as dangerous as cattle foot and mouth disease?

Dec 24, 2011 - Hanish Babu

Flat warts, benign growths on the skin caused by human papilloma virus (HPV), could prove difficult to get rid of in many patients.

Dec 3, 2011 - Hanish Babu

It's not always easy figuring out when to apply sunscreen and how much to slather on. Read on to learn the sunscreen basics.

Oct 19, 2011 - Toby Welch

Creeping eruption or cutaneous larva migrans occurs when the larvae of cat or dog hookworms penetrate the skin and begin to migrate through the human skin.

Sep 21, 2011 - Hanish Babu

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition with no cure, though early treatment can relieve discomfort and prevent infections and new breakouts.

Sep 19, 2011 - Tamara Laschinsky

Certain skin and hair diseases cause permanent damage to the skin and the hair follicle with resultant scar formation and patchy hair loss.

Aug 18, 2011 - Hanish Babu

Patchy hair loss may be caused by a number of skin and hair diseases. Finding out the exact cause helps in getting rid of the bald spots fast.

Aug 18, 2011 - Hanish Babu

Spontaneous regrowth being the rule rather than the exception, individuals with alopecia areata should be offered a wait and watch option. How true is this?

Aug 8, 2011 - Hanish Babu

A maddening itch keeps millions of people awake at night. Usually on the back, it occurs without a rash or visible symptoms. There are treatments.

Jun 23, 2011 - Harvey Craft

Choosing a sunscreen should take into account the safety and effectiveness of the product. Mineral and non-mineral varieties of sunscreen are available.

Mar 2, 2011 - Melanie Shearer

Get rid of foot odor with tips for odor control to stop smelly and sweaty feet. Boost foot health by keeping feet clean and dry; preventing athlete's foot.

Jan 24, 2011 - Priya Chauhan

Skin is affected in one way or another in almost all diabetics during their period of illness. What are the various skin manifestations common in diabetes?

Jan 12, 2011 - Hanish Babu

Methicillin resistant Staph aureus is a bacteria that can cause painful skin infections. Learn how to prevent getting infections with this nasty bug.

Nov 9, 2010 - Melanie Shearer

Treating eczema rash naturally with borage oil is not medically proven. Many believed borage oil could naturally help treat eczema and other skin disorders.

Oct 22, 2010 - Tamara Laschinsky

Impetigo, the common childhood bacterial skin infection, is prevalent in the hot, humid and dusty environs. There are two clinical types of impetigo.

Oct 22, 2010 - Hanish Babu

Learning how to describe a skin rash properly will help you understand and discuss skin diseases in an intelligent and interesting manner.

Sep 20, 2010 - Hanish Babu

Understanding the primary and secondary skin rashes will help in accurately describing and diagnosing skin diseases.

Sep 20, 2010 - Hanish Babu

Fingernail loss can be caused by accidents or by nail conditions that might need treating. Fingernail problems are often avoidable with proper nail care.

Sep 20, 2010 - Wendy A.M. Prosser

Red, itchy skin, appearing sometimes without cause - what is behind eczema and psoriasis, the chronic skin conditions that so many people suffer from?

Sep 6, 2010 - Brenna Coleman

Many skin diseases cause itching under the arms, in addition to allergies and skin infections. Specific skin rashes make the itchy armpit diagnosis easy.

Aug 11, 2010 - Hanish Babu

Treatments for those affected by acne include, eating a healthy, whole food diet, rich in vitamin A and zinc, omega-3 fish oils and evening primrose oil.

Jul 26, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Polymorphic light eruption (PLE) or sun allergy causes symptoms such as a red rash and blisters, treatment for sun allergy includes aloe vera gel.

Jul 21, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Like the bacterial infections, fungal and viral infections and mite infestations like scabies are common skin diseases among soccer players.

Jun 19, 2010 - Hanish Babu

Soccer players, as a professional group, are exposed to community skin infections; early diagnosis and management of these dermatoses are very important.

Jun 19, 2010 - Hanish Babu

Soccer players are prone for skin infections and infestations caused by bacteria, virus, fungus or mites because of their playing conditions.

Jun 19, 2010 - Hanish Babu