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Rashes that Itch

Do you have an itchy rash? Do you need help figuring out what you have? These are the most common rashes that itch.

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About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD

Skin Care 101

Confused about all the skin care advice you read about or see on TV? The best way to take care of your skin is to cover the basics. Get the straight talk about skin care basics here.

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New Guidelines for Shingles Vaccine

Friday May 16, 2008
The CDC recently released new guidelines on who should get the shingles vaccine. Previously the CDC recommended all people over 60 who have never had shingles get the vaccine. Now they are recommending that anyone over 60, regardless of whether they've had shingles, should get the vaccine.

Shingles is a burning, blistering rash cause by a reactivation of the same virus that causes chicken pox. One possible complication of shingles is a condition called post-herpetic neuralgia, which causes severe pain that can last months after the rash has gone away.

The shingles vaccine is made of weakened portions of the chicken pox virus and has been shown to prevent shingles from developing or lessen the severity of the symptoms. It also helps prevent post-herpetic neuralgia. Recent studies have shown that it helps prevent recurrences even in people who've had shingles in the past.

Soaps for Your Face

Tuesday May 6, 2008
Soaps for the face are different than soaps for your body. Find out why your face deserves its own soap, and get help choosing the best soap for your face.
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