A yeast infection on the skin can cause a red rash with dry, scaly patches. Yeast infections often appear in skinfolds, under the breasts, and the genital area. Kids can also get yeast infections, ...

Early in 2024, reports of a fatal case of Alaskapox were circulating in the news. A little-known virus with few cases to its name, Alaskapox virus triggers the eruption of 1 or more skin lesions on ...

If you notice a red rash on your body along with a fever, don't ignore it, thinking it's just a common viral infection.

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

Rashes on the body can be both uncomfortable and concerning, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. These skin irritations may range from mild to severe, causing symptoms like redness, itching, ...

Having a circular rash can spark fears that you've picked up ringworm. After all, the fungal infection is notorious for causing a ring-shaped rash. But there are a lot of other circular rashes that ...

Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) and shingles are both viral infections. They can both cause similar symptoms, and a person can have both infections at the same time. Mpox is a viral infection that ...

A 28-year-old man with a history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and AIDS presented to the emergency department with fever and a widespread, severely painful, pruritic rash. The ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

Many different types of rashes can affect children. A child can develop dermatitis or develop a rash due to a virus, bacteria, or fungus. Although many rashes clear up quickly with home care, some ...

Purpura are small spots caused by the leaking of blood from blood vessels near the surface of your skin. A purpuric rash is an area of your skin covered in purpura. These spots may appear purplish red ...