Whether your rash is itchy, bumpy, red or blistering, it's important to know what's causing it — and how serious it is. But ...

Infected hair follicles can cause a skin rash called scalp folliculitis. Getting treatment right away can help keep your symptoms from getting worse.

Itchy armpits are annoying, and they can also be pretty darn embarrassing. Because, really, who wants to be seen scratching at their underarms while out for coffee or in the supermarket checkout line?

When a blotchy red rash pops up on your skin, it's not easy to know exactly what the cause is. With thousands of skin diseases to choose from, deciphering your skin can be a challenge. But with skin ...

Folliculitis is a skin problem that happens when you get bacteria or a blockage in a tiny pocket in your skin called a hair follicle. You have hair follicles just about everywhere except your lips, ...

Prurigo nodularis is an extremely itchy skin condition. It causes a rash that often includes hard lumps called nodules. You might also hear it called nodular prurigo. Doctors don’t know exactly what ...

Spotting new bumps on your body can leave you scrambling to find pictures of skin rashes to compare them against. While there’s a large range of things that can cause skin rashes, doing your best to ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Dandruff doesn't directly cause hair loss. However, it can sometimes contribute to it.

A couple of years ago, I noticed tiny, flesh-coloured bumps on my fingers that itched like nobody’s business. These, I have since learned, are pompholyx or dyshidrotic eczema – a condition which can ...

Casey Gallagher, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado Denver. Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, can lead to dry ...

About two years ago, it began. I noticed tiny, flesh-coloured bumps on my fingers ― they itched so badly I was tempted to bite my hand (no, really), an urge which only subsided when the little ...