Is your skin itching, breaking out, covered in a rash, or playing host to spots of some sort? It may be the result of infection, a chronic skin condition, or contact with an allergen or irritant. This WebMD slideshow shows you how to spot skin problems c
Skin Rash The word "rash" means an outbreak of red bumps on the body. The way people use this term, "a rash" can refer to many different skin conditions. The most common of these are scaly patches of skin and red, itchy bumps or patches all over the place. Skin Biopsy During a sk...
Infection usually occurs because of scratching the bites. Bacterial and other debris can be present under the fingernails, and if a person vigorously scratches a fleabite, they may cause the rash to become an open wound for bacteria to enter. Fleas also can be a public health threat because ...
German measles (rubella)is a contagious disease caused by a virus different from the virus that causes measles. A rubella rash begins with a mild rash with pink or light red spots. It first appears on your face and spreads to the rest of your body, lasting about three days.12 Up to 50...
Athlete’s foot is the common term for a fungal infection of the skin on the feet. It may sometimes also extend to the nails of the toes (toenail fungus). The medical term for this condition is tinea pedis. Most of the infections are caused by a type of fungi known as dermatophyte...
Also known as eczema, this condition usually shows up as a rash. But with some types, you can also get blisters filled with clear fluid. Dyshidrotic eczema causes these super-itchy blisters on your palms and the soles of yourfeet. Blisters filled with pus are a sign your eczema has become...
In 1994, a rash of home invasion robberies take place in the metropolitan Detroit area. The thieves turn out to be part of a local gang dubbed the “Home Invaders.” Their crimes extend to insurance fraud, theft, and illegal lottery schemes. The Violent Crimes Task Force (VCTF) opens an...
Last year, i thought i had a rash on my legs because i had little red spots all over both.. from my ankles to my thighs. i didn't think too much of it, until i started getting blood blisters in my mouth for no reason. then they started appearing in my throat, and on my tongue...
Cellulitis occurs when bacteria enter a break in the skin. This could be a nick, cut, or tear caused by an injury, surgery, bug bite, burn, or itching of a rash. It could also be a breakdown of the skin's integrity due to askin conditionlikeeczemaor athlete’s foot. ...
@post 37: I was on Lamictal and got a rash and was on prednisone for a week or two, two years ago. Since then I have been sick with vomiting, fevers, profuse sweating and fatigue and joint pain. Now primarily, I have shortness of breath and swollen hands and feet. My Creatinine le...