There can be several reason why you have a foot rash. One common type of rash is athlete’s feet which is a fungus infection that attacks the feet between the toes, on the soles of the feet, or even on the tops of the feet. It is caused when your feet got in contact [...]

Diaper Rash is very common among babies, and undoubtedly, a recurrent problem for mothers. They appear as red welts or skin inflammations in the inner thighs, buttocks, and private area of the baby. The onset of new methods has helped to make treatments easier and more cost effective . There are [...]

Not everyone has read my blog from the beginning, but my interest and research in rashes began when I woke up one morning in June 2007 (out of town) with an itchy rash all over my upper legs, waist area and arms. Not only was it difficult due to being out of town , but [...]

In the UK the phrase “nappy rash” is used more than diaper rash which is a US phase for the red bumps a baby can get on the bottom. The narrator states, ” Nappy rash happens when urine is left too long on baby’s skin and becomes ammonia when mixed with bacteria from the baby’s [...]

A poison ivy rash is red and itchy that has small blisters and bumps. Your mom probably told you to beware of plants with three pointed leaves. The offending part is urushiol oil. Usually you’ll see the rash
a few days after you touched the plant. It can last for three weeks but people often get [...]

Over 1300 people have had a rash reaction from leather sofas manufactured in China. Some people have been hospitalized for a month due to the rash, blisters and burn marks. Pressure is being put on retailers to take back these items. It is believed that the reaction has to do with a substance that called [...]

Impetigo is a very contagious skin rash that children get from direct contact. It can spread around a camp bunk quickly as my nephew will testify to. The bacteria can be either strep or staph infections and often antibiotics orally are used for treatment. If you have insect bites or cuts on your arms or [...]

The summer is fun but it can also bring itchy bug rashes, a rash from poison ivy, poison oak or sumac. You don’t have to live out in the country or a rural area to get this. In backyards in suburbs and congested areas, these plants grow as well.
Poison ivy is common a lot in [...]

Diaper rash is common, but it doesn’t make it easy to see your child with a rash. It can be due to the wetness , the urine or stool , food allergy or fungus/yeast . Air dry before changing the diaper.
Consciouly try to keep the area dry and hygenic. Avoiding rubbing but instead pat the [...]

During pregnancy there is a lot to adjust to in terms of one’s hormones, sleep patterns, changes in exercise routines etc but one unexpected surprise for some women is waking up to an itchy red rash. For those who get the pupp pregnancy rash, this usually occurs during the third trimester. Technically it stands for [...]

Scabies is highly contagious and often tough to diagnose because it can look like dermatitis, welts from hives, pimples and other skin rashes. Since it is a very itchy rash it can be also obscured due to the scratch marks as well as possible bacterial infections such as impetigo which may mask it.
Scabies mites are [...]

With eczema, hives and other skin conditions we are told to not scratch the itch. Think about feeling 100 mosquito bites at once and you’ll know the level of heroic self-control this advice requests. It seems impossible to do.
What does it take to NOT scratch? First of all, the approach is to use antihistamines and [...]

Though getting to the root of the itch is the best way to treat the rash problem . Nonetheless, an itch lotion that is effective is what’s on most people’s minds and by improving sleep this helps the immune system and one’s sanity as well.  An anti itch cream is also essential for kids who [...]

A hives rash can occur due to stress, an allergic reaction or an underlying infection. They can be little pimples, welts or larger patches. Most people find them to be quite itchy. Hives can take on different shapes and even
combine during the day and change their appearance.
Some people in addition to itching can have a [...]

There are many types of itchy skin rash problems and they can be very frustrating. Some can be chronic, others may be related to an underlying disease and still others may be very hard to identify the cause that gave rise to the rash. What’s frustrating is that many seem similar in appearance and it’s [...]