The patient was an elderly Caucasian man who came to the clinic with complaints of a red, intensely itchy rash on his elbows (Figure 1), buttocks (Figure 2), and back. His symptoms began with a slight ...

Rashes on the body can be both uncomfortable and concerning, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. These skin irritations may range from mild to severe, causing symptoms like redness, itching, ...

You notice a rash appearing on your skin and your first instinct is probably to blame it on new laundry detergent, stress, or maybe something you ate. Most of the time, you’d be right – rashes are ...

Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, MD, is back for part 2 of "What Your Skin Says About Your Health," where she describes several skin conditions and their associated ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Having a circular rash can spark fears that you’ve picked up ringworm. After all, the fungal infection is ...

During its second stage, syphilis may lead to a rash on one or several parts of the body. It most commonly affects the trunk, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet. The rash typically does not ...

Measles is on every parent's radar right now, but the disease is just one of many childhood rashes that can look alarming. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, details the most common viral rashes in ...