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Shingles Complications

Shingles is a painful rash that is caused by a reactivation of the chickenpox virus. Learn more about the potentially severe complications people can experience because of this disease.

Exfoliating the Face with Face Cloths

The face cloths are one of the newer types of facial cleansers. There are several different types of face cloths that can be used for different types of skin.

Dermographism

Dermographism is a form of hives caused by stroking the skin with an object. Find out more about this common type of hives.

Delayed Pressure Urticaria

Delayed pressure urticaria is a common form of hives that occurs after pressure is applied to the skin. Find out more about this potentially debilitating form of physical hives.

Solar Urticaria

Solar urticaria is a rare form of hives caused by exposure to certain ultraviolet wavelengths. Find out more about this form of physical hives.

Vibratory Angioedema

Vibratory Angioedema is a form of hives caused by contact of the skin with a vibrating stimulus. Find out more about this rare form of hives.

Hot Tub Folliculitis

Hot tub folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles caused by contact with contaminated water in hot tubs or whirlpools. Find out more about what this rash looks like and how it is treated.

Exercise Induced Anaphylaxis

Exercise induced anaphylaxis is a form of hives that causes shock and possibly death within minutes of beginning exercise. Find out more about this form of hives.

All About Shingles

Shingles is a painful rash caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus - varicella zoster. Learn more about how shingles is contracted and what the rash looks like.

All About Hives

Hives, also known as urticaria, is a common allergic skin condition. Find out more about what causes hives and the treatment of hives.

Genital Herpes Symptoms in Women

Even though the herpes simplex virus can infect men and women, the pattern of infection is different in women. Learn more about the symptoms women can get with genital herpes.

Seborrhea - Seborrheic Dermatitis

Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as seborrhea or dandruff, causes flaking on the face and scalp. Find out more about seborrhea and seborrhea treatments.

Types of Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a complicated disease that is not fully understood. There are several different types of psoriasis and some don't even affect the skin. Find out more about the types of psoriasis.

The First Genital Herpes Outbreak

The first outbreak of genital herpes is worse than recurrent genital herpes virus infections. Find out more about how the herpes simplex virus causes the first genital herpes outbreak.

Erythrasma

Erythrasma is a skin infection that is often confused with jock itch. Find out more about erythrasma and how you can tell it apart from jock itch.

Psoriasis Triggers

Learn more about the environmental factors that trigger psoriasis.

Carbuncle Information

A carbuncle is a collection of multiple infected hair follicles. Find out more about what a carbuncle looks like and how it's treated.

Folliculitis, Furuncles, and Carbuncles

Bacterial skin infections are common and some are self-limited. This article describes the difference between several types of bacterial skin infections and how they are treated.

Eczema Stages

Eczema stages change the longer someone has an eczematous rash. Find out more about the different stages of eczema and how they look different.

Atopic Dermatitis 101

Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema. This is the starting point to learn more about atopic dermatitis.

Help, I Have a Rash

What do you do when you have a skin rash and don't know what it is? This article gives skin rash rules to follow.

What Causes Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that affects 1% to 3% of the world's population. Find out more about what causes psoriasis.

Epidermoid Cyst

Epidermoid cysts are the most common type of skin cyst. They are also known as sebaceous cysts and they tend to occur more often on the face and upper trunk. Find out more about what causes epidermoid cysts and how they are treated.

Cellulitis Information

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the deeper layers of the skin. Find out what this infection looks like and how it's treated.

Scalp Psoriasis

The scalp is a common site for people to have psoriasis. Learn more about what scalp psoriasis looks like and other rashes it can be confused with.