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

“You should suspect shingles if the pain follows the line of a rib and if there are any type of skin changes along the area ...

Amid warnings of a 'tripledemic' of cold, flu and Covid this winter, millions could bypass the GP queue and directly access ...

She had special prescriptions for such other specific diseases as those of the bones, breast, intestines, kidneys, larynx, ...

"Adults aged 50 years and older as well as vulnerable populations like cancer patients are at an increased risk of shingles," said BioNTech's chief executive Ugur Sahin, who was raised and ...

WATERVILLE— More than 17,000 Mainers are expected to be diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer this year, according to Maine ...

Different types of skin rashes include those caused by allergic reactions, infections, insect bites, or health conditions. Examples include eczema, chickenpox, psoriasis, and shingles. It can be ...

It’s possible to catch a cold or get the flu at any time of year. But the chances of becoming sick increase during cold and ...

Soaking in a cool water bath or taking a cool shower for about 15 minutes can relieve some of the pain and itchiness caused by shingles. Bathing daily also helps keep your skin clean, lowering the ...

Researchers from the National Defense Medical Center in Taiwan have identified an increased risk of psoriasis in patients ...

The method may also be used in treatment of other inflammatory skin ... Using a Fan and Wetting the Skin Reduces Risk of Deadly Cardiac Strain in Hot and Humid Weather ...

One specific type of viral exanthem that dermatologists have seen with COVID is a morbilliform rash, meaning a measles-like rash. Measles rashes tend to look like small raised bumps that eventually ...