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 ...
Most rashes in babies and young children are being wrongly labelled as chickenpox (‘mata’), leading to unnecessary panic and ...
Dear Dr. Roach: About 45 years ago, I came down with a rash on my chest and stomach from taking ampicillin. I was told never to take penicillin again. I’m allergic to many antibiotics, which makes ...