Just thinking about poison ivy can make you itch. Blistering rashes on your arms and ankles, oozing bumps between your fingers and eyelid-swelling exposures are all-too-familiar summer hazards.

SYou don’t even have to be a golfer; a long day of walking can lead to a case of Golfer’s Vasculitis When we toured the hill town of Orvieto, Italy, the temperature was in the mid 90s as it had been ...

Chemo rash is one of the most common side effects of cancer treatment. These rashes usually aren’t serious, but they can cause pain, itching, and other uncomfortable symptoms. Chemotherapy, also ...

The telltale itch begins subtly – perhaps a slight irritation on your arm or an uncomfortable warmth spreading across your chest. Before long, your skin erupts in patches of redness, bumps, or scales ...

Inverse pityriasis rosea usually causes a rash on the armpits, groin, neck, or face. The rash may clear up on its own, and medications such as antihistamines can help with itching. Inverse pityriasis ...

"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 ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

In this Journal feature, information about a real patient is presented in stages (boldface type) to an expert clinician, who responds to the information by sharing relevant background and reasoning ...

What Causes a Rash in Your Armpit? An armpit rash is more common than you might think. Your armpits probably come into contact with more chemicals each day than most other parts of your body. Don’t be ...

Stiff ankles can affect your body’s mechanics and cause chronic tension in the knees, hips and spine. But you can improve your ankle mobility with easy daily drills.