Eczema is a condition that causes patches of skin to become dry, inflamed, and irritated,” explains Joel Schlessinger, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Omaha, NE and RealSelf contributor. “It’s ...

An autoimmune condition resulting in thick, scaly patches of skin that may be itchy or painful. Occurs when the sweat ducts become clogged, leading to small red bumps or blisters. Such as ringworm ...

A sun rash is an immune system reaction to sunlight exposure that causes itchy bumps, raised patches, or blisters on your ...

The erythema in the neck is a red to magenta color and takes on the appearance of piloerection (see Figure 5), commonly called "goose flesh" or "chicken skin." Many of the rashes and lesions in ...

Adult diaper rash can develop when wearing adult diapers, incontinence briefs, or pads. It typically begins as small, inflamed patches of irritated skin and progresses to larger patches of raised ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research that uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema ...

In its early stages, kidney disease may not cause any symptoms or signs. However, as it progresses, it can cause symptoms such as itchy skin, pruritus, and a rash. Around 35.5 million adults in ...