Most rashes in babies and young children are being wrongly labelled as chickenpox (‘mata’), leading to unnecessary panic and ...

In a healthy body, mast cells (the “lookout” cells of the immune system) only release histamine when they detect a foreign ...

Know how choosing breathable, skin-friendly fabrics can reduce irritation, prevent rashes and infections, and keep your skin ...

There is a lot of interaction between pregnancy and skin changes, says Dr Nirmala M, a gynaecologist and fertility specialist ...

Dermatologists explain why winter air dries out skin and how humidifiers, smarter moisturizing and gentler routines can help.

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways: Hormonal changes during perimenopause — particularly ...

Scabies survivors have taken to Reddit to discuss their 'nightmare' post-scabies syndrome experiences and reveal what symptoms they had.

My skin is constantly itchy. What could be the cause? Dr Philippa Kaye answers: Itching could be due to a hidden allergy. In some cases, it can also be an early sign of organ failure. Known medically ...

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 ...

Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, is a common skin condition that occurs when sweat ducts become blocked and sweat gets trapped under the skin. It often occurs in hot and humid weather, causing ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

This condition refers to swollen, discolored toes. Early in the coronavirus pandemic, it was thought that some people who had been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 developed swollen, ...