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- Roseola - Information About RoseolaCreated: 2009-12-09 @ 17:06:43 EST
Roseola is a common viral infection that occurs in infants and children. The symptoms of roseola are distinct and striking, but are relatively benign. Learn more about this common infection. … - Measles Photos - Pictures of Measles Rash Created: 2009-12-07 @ 14:26:00 EST
Measles, or rubeola, is a very contagious viral infection that starts out with symptoms similar to influenza. The measles rash can look like other viral rashes, but someone with measles gets Kopli… - Measles - Information About MeaslesCreated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:41 EST
Measles is a very contagious viral infection that starts out with symptoms similar to influenza. In the United States the incidence has decreased by 99% since a vaccine was developed, but outbreak… - Rubella - Information About RubellaCreated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:41 EST
Rubella, or German measles, is a viral infection that most often occurs in the late winter and spring, but since a vaccine was developed in 1969, rubella infections have decreased dramatically. If… - MRSA Infections - Information About MRSA Infections - Methicillin Re…Created: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:40 EST
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacteria that is resistant to the usual antibiotics that kill S. aureus. Find out more about MRSA infections including how they are diagnose… - Wash Your Face - How to Wash Your Face Properly Video…Created: 2009-11-09 @ 13:20:05 EST
If you want blackhead-free skin, you need to properly wash your face. Learn the best technique for washing your face and maintaining your youthful glow. … - How Do You Deal With An Itchy Rash?Created: 2009-11-08 @ 21:11:39 EST
An itchy rash can range from annoying to downright nerve-wracking. Share how you deal with an itchy rash. What do you do to keep from scratching?… - Skin - Information About SkinCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 12:08:13 EST
Your skin is a very complicated organ that serves many functions. This is the place to start if you want to learn about skin… - Acne Treatment Information - Medications and Procedures for Acne Tre…Created: 2009-11-05 @ 10:20:04 EST
Acne treatment comes in many different shapes and sizes, including over-the-counter medication, prescriptions medications, and procedures. Learn more about all the acne treatment options that are … - MRSA Infection - Risk of Getting an MRSA Infection - Methicillin Res…Created: 2009-11-02 @ 13:18:01 EST
There are groups of people who are at higher risk of developing a MRSA infection and there are risk factors that can increase a person's risk of getting infected. Find out who is at a higher risk … - How Do You Tell Someone You Have HerpesCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 06:05:01 EST
Telling someone you have herpes can be an embarrassing thing to do. If you've experienced this, how did you do it? Did it go well? Share your story. … - Fomite - Definition of FomiteCreated: 2009-10-29 @ 10:34:35 EDT
The definition of fomite… - Colonization - Definition of ColonizationCreated: 2009-10-29 @ 10:32:52 EDT
The definition of colonization… - Submit Your Pictures to the Dermatology GalleryCreated: 2009-10-28 @ 07:19:06 EDT
Submit pictures of your skin, hair, or nails to the dermatology gallery… - Pityriasis Rosea Pictures - Information About Pityriasis Rosea…Created: 2009-10-21 @ 15:40:09 EDT
Pityriasis rosea is a common itchy rash that resolves on its own. The rash starts with a "herald patch" then spreads in a characteristic pattern. Find out more about what these phases l… - PUPPP Pictures - Information About PUPPP - Pruritic Urticarial Papul…Created: 2009-10-21 @ 15:36:02 EDT
PUPPP is a common itchy rash that occurs in pregnancy. This is a picture of someone with PUPPP… - Ringworm Pictures - Information About Ringworm…Created: 2009-10-21 @ 15:32:00 EDT
This is a picture of ringworm, or tinea corporis, a common fungal infection. … - Rash Pictures - Look for Your Rash in these Rash Pictures…Created: 2009-10-19 @ 00:15:10 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 01:46:50 EDT
Do you have a rash and you want to find out what's causing it? Take a look at these pictures of common rashes and see if you can find yours… - Chicken Pox Pictures - Information About Chicken Pox …Created: 2009-10-19 @ 00:01:59 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 19:48:40 EDT
Chicken pox is a common infection caused by the varicella virus. This gallery shows pictures of chicken pox lesions in various stages and on different types of skin… - Chicken Pox Pictures - Information About Chicken Pox…Created: 2009-10-19 @ 00:00:45 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 19:48:34 EDT
Chicken pox is a common infection caused by the varicella virus. This gallery shows pictures of chicken pox lesions in various stages and on different types of skin… - Scabies Picture - Information About ScabiesCreated: 2009-10-18 @ 23:59:21 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 19:48:51 EDT
Scabies is an itchy skin rash caused by a mite under the skin… - Psoriasis Picture - Information About Psoriasis…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 23:58:40 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 19:49:25 EDT
See pictures of various types of psoriasis… - Psoriasis Pictures - Information About Psoriasis …Created: 2009-10-18 @ 23:57:35 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 19:49:48 EDT
See pictures of various types of psoriasis… - Herpes Pictures - Information About HerpesCreated: 2009-10-18 @ 23:54:57 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 19:48:02 EDT
The herpes virus causes a typical rash in the genital area and also causes fever blisters (cold sores). This gallery shows pictures of typical herpes rashes… - Athlete's Foot Pictures - Information About Athlete's Foot…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 23:51:46 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 19:47:06 EDT
This is a picture of athlete's foot, a common fungal infection… - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Picture - Information About Rocky Mount…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 23:51:23 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 19:50:17 EDT
This is a picture of the rash of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, a disease cause by a tick that can be fatal if not treated… - Impetigo Picture - Information About Impetigo…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 23:48:23 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 19:47:16 EDT
This is a picture of impetigo, a common bacterial infection that affects only the top layers of the skin… - Shingles Pictures - Information About Shingles…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 23:45:10 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 19:46:23 EDT
Shingles is a painful rash that has some distinct characteristics. This photo gallery shows various shingles rashes on different people… - Shingles Pictures - Information About Shingles…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 23:41:46 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 19:46:40 EDT
Shingles is a painful rash that's caused by a reactivation of the chicken pox virus. This photo shows a typical early outbreak of shingles… - Hives Pictures - Information About HivesCreated: 2009-10-18 @ 23:40:41 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 19:47:28 EDT
Hives, also know as urticaria, are a common cause of itchy rashes. Find out what hives looks like in these hives pictures… - Hives Pictures - Information About Hives Created: 2009-10-18 @ 23:37:54 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 19:47:40 EDT
Hives, also know as urticaria, are a common cause of itchy rashes. Find out what hives looks like in these hives pictures… - What Do You Do When People Stare at You or Ask About Your Psoriasis?…Created: 2009-09-29 @ 06:49:03 EDT
Many people with psoriasis can't hide their rash and have to put up with people who stare at them or ask them questions. If you have psoriasis, how do you handle this? Share your answers… - Moles - Information and Pictures of MolesCreated: 2009-09-23 @ 16:10:14 EDT
Everyone gets moles, and almost everyone worries that their mole may be or turn into skin cancer. Take a look at these pictures of normal moles and you will see the wide variation in what normal m… - Moles - Information and Pictures of MolesCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 19:49:32 EDT
Everyone gets moles, and almost everyone worries that their mole may be or turn into skin cancer. Take a look at these pictures of normal moles and you will see the wide variation in what normal m… - Moles - Information and Pictures of MolesCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 19:16:26 EDT
Everyone gets moles, and almost everyone worries that their mole may be or turn into skin cancer. Take a look at these pictures of normal moles and you will see the wide variation in what normal m… - Moles - Information and Pictures of MolesCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 18:50:28 EDT
Everyone gets moles, and almost everyone worries that their mole may be or turn into skin cancer. Take a look at these pictures of normal moles and you will see the wide variation in what normal m… - Moles - Information and Pictures of MolesCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 18:43:30 EDT
Everyone gets moles, and almost everyone worries that their mole may be or turn into skin cancer. Take a look at these pictures of normal moles and you will see the wide variation in what normal m… - Moles - Information and Pictures of MolesCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 18:42:09 EDT
Everyone gets moles, and almost everyone worries that their mole may be or turn into skin cancer. Take a look at these pictures of normal moles and you will see the wide variation in what normal m… - Moles - Information and Pictures of MolesCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 18:36:40 EDT
Everyone gets moles, and almost everyone worries that their mole may be or turn into skin cancer. Take a look at these pictures of normal moles and you will see the wide variation in what normal m… - Moles - Information and Pictures of MolesCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 18:27:59 EDT
Everyone gets moles, and almost everyone worries that their mole may be or turn into skin cancer. Take a look at these pictures of normal moles and you will see the wide variation in what normal m… - Moles - Information and Pictures of MolesCreated: 2009-09-13 @ 23:17:07 EDT Updated: 2009-09-13 @ 23:17:07 EDT
Everyone gets moles, and almost everyone worries that their mole may be or turn into skin cancer. Take a look at these pictures of normal moles and you will see the wide variation in what normal m… - Genital - The Definition of GenitalCreated: 2009-08-31 @ 10:03:55 EDT
The definition of genital… - What's Your Best Tip For Applying Sunscreen Every Day?Created: 2009-08-09 @ 23:17:51 EDT
Sunscreen is such an important part of a good skin care regimen. Do you apply sunscreen every day like you should? If so, how do you do it? Share your secret… - How do You Use the UV Index to Plan Your Outdoor Activity?Created: 2009-08-09 @ 22:55:08 EDT Updated: 2009-08-09 @ 23:05:56 EDT
Share how you use the UV index to plan what you're going to do outside… - What's Your Best "Safe in the Sun" TipCreated: 2009-08-09 @ 20:40:31 EDT
Share your best tip for being safe in the sun and limiting your exposure to UV radiation, the major cause of skin cancer… - Hives Pictures - Hives Pictures and InformationCreated: 2009-07-20 @ 05:19:17 EDT
Hives, also know as urticaria, are a common cause of itchy rashes. Find out what hives looks like in these hives pictures… - Hives Pictures - Hives Pictures and InformationCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 23:33:30 EDT
Hives, also know as urticaria, are a common cause of itchy rashes. Find out what hives looks like in these hives pictures… - Hives Pictures - Hives Pictures and InformationCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 23:32:49 EDT
Hives, also know as urticaria, are a common cause of itchy rashes. Find out what hives looks like in these hives pictures… - Hives Pictures - Hives Pictures and InformationCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 23:31:53 EDT
Hives, also know as urticaria, are a common cause of itchy rashes. Find out what hives looks like in these hives pictures… - Hives Pictures - Hives Pictures and InformationCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 23:30:39 EDT
Hives, also know as urticaria, are a common cause of itchy rashes. Find out what hives looks like in these hives pictures… - Hives Pictures - Hives Pictures and InformationCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 23:29:53 EDT
Hives, also know as urticaria, are a common cause of itchy rashes. Find out what hives looks like in these hives pictures… - Hives Pictures - Hives Pictures and InformationCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 23:28:40 EDT
Hives, also know as urticaria, are a common cause of itchy rashes. Find out what hives looks like in these hives pictures… - Hives Pictures - Hives Pictures and InformationCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 23:26:55 EDT
Hives, also know as urticaria, are a common cause of itchy rashes. Find out what hives looks like in these hives pictures… - Hives Pictures - Hives Pictures and InformationCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 23:24:41 EDT
Hives, also know as urticaria, are a common cause of itchy rashes. Find out what hives looks like in these hives pictures… - Causes of Hives - Information About Causes of HivesCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 23:22:04 EDT
There are many different hives causes including foods, drugs, infections, and diseases. If you or someone you know has hives, this is the place to go to find out what might be causing it… - Skin Cysts - Epidermoid Skin CystsUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:39 EST
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 epide… - Cellulitis Information - Bacterial Skin Infection Cellulitis Informa…Updated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:38 EST
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the deeper layers of the skin. Find out what this infection looks like and how it's treated… - Genital Herpes - Doctor's Overview of Genital Herpes InformationUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:37 EST
Get good information about genital herpes from a doctor. Learn more about genital herpes symptoms and treatment… - Vitamin D Facts - Facts About Vitamin D SourcesUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:34 EST
You can get vitamin D from a variety of sources, including foods, supplements in pill and liquid form and sunshine. Save yourself from skin cancer, and get your vitamin D from one of these dietary… - Eczema - Atopic Dermatitis Eczema Information - Atopic DermatitisUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:30 EST
Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema. This is the starting point to learn more about atopic dermatitis… - Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis Information - What Atopic Dermatitis Lo…Updated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:29 EST
Atopic dermatitis is a form of eczema that comes and goes. Find out more about what the rash looks like… - Eczema & Atopic Dermatitis Information - What Causes Atopic Dermatit…Updated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:28 EST
Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema. Find out more information about what causes atopic dermatitis… - Atopic Dermatitis Treatment - Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Ecz…Updated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:27 EST
Treating atopic dermatitis often requires a combination of home measures and medications, or other treatments. Learn more about the medications that may be prescribed to treat atopic dermatitis… - Eczema - Skin Care for EczemaUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:26 EST
Learn about how to take care of your skin to prevent or help treat eczema… - Acne - How Acne FormsUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:24 EST
Go through illustrations of the progression of acne lesions - from a normal pore, to blackheads and whiteheads, to pimples and nodular cysts… - Shingles Rash - Chickenpox VirusUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:20 EST
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… - Scabies - Scabies Rash and Scabies Treatment - Itchy RashUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:20 EST
Scabies is a very itchy skin rash that is caused by a mite. Learn more about what the scabies rash looks like and how it is treated… - Pyogenic GranulomaUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:19 EST
A pyogenic granuloma is a rapidly growing lesion that bleeds easily. Learn more about what this lesion looks like and how it is treated… - Skin Rash - Pityraisis RoseaUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:18 EST
Pityriasis rosea is a common, self-limited rash that can be very itchy. Find out more about the appearance and treatment of pityriasis rosea… - Skin Cancer - How to Tell Normal Moles from Skin CancerUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:17 EST
Moles are common benign tumors that occur anywhere on the body. Learn more about moles and how to tell them apart from melanoma and other skin cancers… - Dark Spots on the Skin - What Causes Dark SpotsUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:16 EST
Dark spots, or hyperpigmentation, can be caused by many factors. Some of these factors are preventable. Learn more about the conditions and chemicals that can cause dark spots… - Bacterial Skin Infections - Folliculitis, Furuncles, CarbunclesUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:15 EST
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… - Skin Cancer - All About Skin CancerUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:14 EST
This is a good place to start to learn more about skin cancer including general facts, types, treatments, and prevention… - Herpes - Genital Herpes TreatmentsUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:13 EST
Genital herpes infections can be treated with medications that reduce the symptoms of genital herpes and reduce the occurance of genital herpes. Find out more about the medications used to treat g… - Bacterial Skin Infection - ImpetigoUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:12 EST
Impetigo is a common bacterial skin infection. Learn more about what causes impetigo and how it is treated… - Dermatitis Skin Rash - Diagnosis of Atopic DermatitisUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:11 EST
Find out more about how atopic dermatitis is diagnosed using the major and minor features of atopic dermatitis… - Acne Treatment With Miscellaneous Topical MedicationsUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:10 EST
There are many topical treatments to control acne that don't fit into a specific category. The most popular of these is benzoyl peroxide. Find out more about other topical acne treatments… - Acne Treatment With Topical AntibioticsUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:08 EST
Topical antibiotics are a common and effective type of acne treatment. Find out more about acne treatment with topical antibiotics… - Acne Treatment With Topical RetinoidsUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:08 EST
Topical retinoids have been a mainstay of treatment for acne for many years. The most well-known retinoid is Retin-A, but now there are newer and less irritating retinoids… - Facial Flushing Caused by MastocytosisUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:07 EST
Mastocytosis is a disease cause by too many of a certain type of immune system cells. Find out more about how mastocytosis causes facial flushing… - Intertrigo - Yeast Infection in Skin FoldsUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:06 EST
Intertrigo is a yeast infection that occurs in skin folds. Find out more about what this yeast infection looks like and how it is treated… - Fungal Infections - Tinea VersicolorUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:06 EST
Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection caused by a yeast that normally inhabits the skin. Find out more about why this yeast causes a rash in some people and what this rash looks like… - Dermatitis Skin Rash - Allergic Contact Dermatitis DistributionUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:05 EST
Allergic contact dermatitis is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction that occurs after contact with an allergen. Find out more about how contact dermatitis develops and how it is treated… - Dermatitis Skin Rash - Irritant Contact DermatitisUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:04 EST
Irritant contact dermatitis occurs when the skin comes in contact with a substance that acts as an irritant. Find out more about the appearance of irritant contact dermatitis and how it is treated… - Dermatitis Skin Rash - Allergic Contact Dermatitis DistributionUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:03 EST
Allergic contact dermatitis is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction that involves interaction of allergens and antibodies. The location of the rash can give important clues to the type of allergen … - Hot Tub FolliculitisUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:02 EST
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… - Dyshidrotic Dermatitis - PompholyxUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:02 EST
Dyshidrotic dermatitis, also known as pompholyx, is an intensely itchy rash that occurs on the hands and feet. Find out more about what dyshidrotic dermatitis looks like and how it is treated… - Molluscum ContagiosumUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:01 EST
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that can be confused with warts. Find out more about this self-limited rash that generally affects children… - Hives - Water UrticariaUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:02:00 EST
Water urticaria, or aquagenic urticaria, is a rare form of hives caused by exposure of the skin to water. Find out more about this form of hives… - Delayed Pressure Urticaria - What is Delayed Pressure UrticariaUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:59 EST
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. … - Hives - Exercise Induced AnaphylaxisUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:59 EST
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… - Paronychia - Infection Around the NailsUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:58 EST
Paronychia is an infection of the skin around the nails that is common in people who bite their nails or children who suck their fingers. Find out more about paronychia… - Lichen Simplex Chronicus (LSC)Updated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:57 EST
Lichen Simplex Chronicus (LSC) is a condition created by the habitual scratching of a certain area such as the neck or legs. Find out more about what causes this condition and how it can be treate… - Ingrown NailsUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:55 EST
Ingrown nails are common and usually affect the big toe. Find out more about what causes ingrown tonails and how they are treated… - Dermographism - Information About Dermographism or Skin WritingUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:55 EST
Dermographism is a form of hives caused by stroking the skin with an object. Find out more about this common type of hives… - Herpes - Genital Herpes TreatmentsUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:45 EST
Genital herpes infections can be treated with medications that reduce the symptoms of genital herpes and reduce the occurance of genital herpes. Find out more about the medications used to treat g… - Hives - Cold UrticariaUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:44 EST
Cold urticaria is a form of hives caused by exposure to cold. Find out more about this common form of hives and how it is treated… - How to Use Tretinoin (Retin A)Updated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:44 EST
Tretinoin, or Retin-A, is a very effective medication used to treat blackheads, whiteheads, and wrinkles. This article gives guidelines that may help reduce side effects and increase compliance wit… - Hives - Cholinergic UrticariaUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:43 EST
Cholinergic urticaria is a form of hives that causes hives to form after exercise. Find out more about this form of hives and how it can be treated… - Antibiotics Used to Treat AcneUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:42 EST
Antibiotics are frequently used to treat acne. This article gives a profile of some of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for acne… - What Causes Acne?Updated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:42 EST
Acne is caused by the effects of hormones on sebaceous glands. Find out more how acne, blackheads, and whiteheads are formed… - Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy - PUPPPUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:41 EST
Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP), also known as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy, is the most common rash in pregnant women. Find out more about this condition that af… - Skin - RashUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:40 EST
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… - Herpes - The First Genital Herpes OutbreakUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:39 EST
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… - Ringworm - Tinea CorporisUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:39 EST
Ringworm, also known as tinea corporis, is a superficial fungal infection of the skin. Find out more about what the ringworm rash looks like, how ringworm is diagnosed, and how ringworm is treated… - Herpes Simplex Virus Infections and PregnancyUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:38 EST
Find out about the measures taken by health care providers to reduce the risk of transmission of the herpes simplex virus to infants… - Herpes - Herpes and PregnancyUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:37 EST
Under certain circumstances a pregnant woman can transmit the herpes simplex virus to her baby causing potentially deadly consequences. Find out more about genital herpes infections in pregnancy… - Rocky Mountain Spotted FeverUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:36 EST
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a potentially fatal disease caused by a bacteria spread by ticks. Find out more about the characteristic rash that helps aids in diagnosis, and the treatment option… - Pityriasis AlbaUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:36 EST
Pityriasis alba is a chronic skin disorder that affects some children. Find out more about this light colored rash on the face… - Herpes - How the Herpes Simplex Virus WorksUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:35 EST
The herpes simplex virus is a DNA virus that causes genital herpes and oral herpes. Find out more about how the herpes simplex virus causes infection and why people have recurrences… - MelanomaUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:34 EST
Melanoma is a skin cancer in pigment-producing cells in the skin. Find out more about this potentially malignant skin cancer… - Cold Sores Information - Treatments for Fever Blisters and Cold SoresUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:32 EST
Cold sores, also known as fever blisters or herpes labialis, are recurrent infections caused by the herpes simplex virus. Find out more about who gets cold sores and what can be done about them… - Fever Blisters- Cold Sores - Fever Blisters and Cold SoresUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:31 EST
Cold sores, also known as fever blisters or herpes labialis, are recurrent infections caused by the herpes simplex virus. Find out more about who gets fever blisters and what can be done about them… - ErysipelasUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:30 EST
Erysipelas, also known as St. Anthony's Fire, is an intensely red bacterial infection that occurs on the face and lower extremities. Find out more about this skin disease and its treatment… - Hidradenitis SuppurativaUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:27 EST
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic, progressive skin condition that affects the sweat glands. Find out more about what causes hidradenitis suppurativa and what can be done to treat it… - Poison Ivy - Rhus DermatitisUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:25 EST
The rash caused by poison ivy and it's relatives causes itchy red blisters. What is Rhus dermatitis and how can it be prevented and treated?… - Acne Scars Information - Treatment of Acne ScarsUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:23 EST
Acne scars can affect anyone. After acne heals, the skin can be left with a discoloration that may take months to heal. Find out more about what can be done to treat these Acne Scars Information … - Fungal Nail Infections - OnychomycosisUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:20 EST
A fungal infection of the nails causes thickened, discolored nails that can be painful. Find out what fungal nail infections look like and how they are diagnosed… - Seborrheic KeratosesUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:19 EST
Seborrheic Keratoses, sometimes called barnacles, can be dangerous-looking but they are actually benign. This article describes what they look like and some common ways to remove them… - Acne - Blackheads & WhiteheadsUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:18 EST
Blackheads and whiteheads are a specific type of acne called comedones. Find out more about what caused open and closed comedones and how to treat them here… - Jock Itch - Information About Jock ItchUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:17 EST
Jock itch is a common fungal infection that affects more men than women. Find out more about jock itch and what can be done to treat it… - What is Dermatitis?Updated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:16 EST
Dermatitis is often thought of as synonymous with eczema, but this is not exactly true. Dermatitis is actually a term used to describe a specific type of rash with many causes. Find out more about … - Athlete's FootUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:15 EST
Athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, is a very common fungal infection experienced by up to 70% of the population at some time in their life. Learn more about the types of athlete's foot and how th… - Genital Herpes - Genital Herpes Symptoms in WomenUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:13 EST
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… - Head Lice Identification and TreatmentUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:08 EST
Head lice are parasitic insects found most commonly behind the ears and near the neckline at the back of the neck. Learn more about what head lice and the nits (eggs) look like, how head lice is sp… - AbscessUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 06:01:07 EST
The definition of abscess… - Skin Rash, Hair Problems - Skin, Hair, and Nail Conditions…Updated: 2009-12-07 @ 05:10:53 EST
Covers all types of skin conditions including acne, eczema, skin cancer, herpes, hives, and more… - Skin Rash - Itchy Skin RashesUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:42:33 EST
Rashes are common - some itch, and some don't. Learn more about common itchy rashes and see if you can determine which one you might have… - Stratum Corneum - Top Layer of the Epidermis - Structure and FunctionUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 17:01:51 EST
The stratum corneum is the outermost of the 5 layers of the epidermis and is largely responsible for the vital barrier function of the skin. These illustrations will take you through the important… - NailUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 06:40:56 EST
Fingernails and toenails are made of more than just the nail we see. Find out more about the anatomy of nails and how nails grow… - What Causes Psoriasis - Causes of PsoriasisUpdated: 2009-09-29 @ 06:51:27 EDT
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A herpes genital rash is caused by an infection with the herpes simplex virus. The herpes virus causes a typical rash in the genital area. This gallery shows pictures of typical herpes genital ra… - Herpes - Herpes Pictures and Cold Sores PicturesUpdated: 2007-04-25 @ 05:22:30 EDT
The herpes virus causes a typical rash in the genital area and also causes fever blisters (cold sores). This gallery shows pictures of typical herpes rashes…