They can cause severe discomfort, particularly for older adults ... Minimising this long-lasting effect largely relies on ...

And the risk of this happening increases with age (especially after 50 years), a compromised immune system (e.g. in HIV and ...

Many Brits could be unknowingly teetering on the brink of serious health issues, as a leading expert warns that if left ...

Examples include eczema, chickenpox, psoriasis, and shingles. It can be hard to identify a skin rash since many cause similar symptoms. A skin rash is generally defined as an area of irritated ...

One specific type of viral exanthem that dermatologists have seen with COVID is a morbilliform rash, meaning a measles-like ...

Sometimes, it reactivates and causes shingles. The first symptom is pain in the area served ... Your healthcare provider will ask about your pain and other symptoms. During a physical exam, they will ...

In this case-based module, Dr Toni Hazell discusses key vaccinations available to children on the NHS and how to manage potential questions and concerns parents may have about them ...

Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus which also causes chickenpox. While the immune system can generally shake off the symptoms of chickenpox, HZV lies dormant and – if a person becomes ...

“Kloss led the way from symptom suppression to holistic healing, addressing underlying causes, rather than just treating ...

Sepsis causes 350,000 adult deaths annually in the US alone. Sepsis Alliance focuses on raising awareness, improving ...

Gabapentin is a prescription medication that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1993 as a treatment for epilepsy ... called post-herpetic neuralgia that often follows a shingles' ...