From white blisters to red and scaly patches, psoriasis skin rashes come in several different forms. How do you know if you have psoriasis or a similar-looking skin condition?

Winter is often seen as a season that gives the skin a break from sweat, humidity and infections. But doctors across India are now reporting the opposite, a steady rise in skin rashes, itching and ...

Ringworm is actually caused by infection of the skin with a fungus, not a worm as the name suggests. It is often caught from contact with an animal or child with the infection. It can cause rashes on ...

"It can usually be tackled with antifungal medication or dedicated shampoos, but if left untreated for too long it can result in unsightly bald spots. The best advice is to avoid sharing hats with ...

Sam Cinkir, said: "Scalp ringworm, also known as 'tinea capitis', is a rash caused by a fungal infection and is highly contagious. It is commonly passed on between people sharing items such as towels, ...

The infection resembles conditions such as dandruff, alopecia, eczema or psoriasis - but is highly contagious BRITS need to think twice about sharing hats this winter, an expert has warned. They could ...

Plus, the full list of 19 fungal pathogens to watch - all of which could pose a "major" threat to human health A ONCE-RARE genital super-fungus that can only be killed off with a ‘toxic’ treatment is ...

I know ringworm sounds horrific but don't worry - it's common in children and adults and responds well to the correct treatment. In fact it is not caused by a worm at all but by a fungus which is ...

"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 ...

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 ...

A common symptom of Lyme disease is a bullseye-shaped rash. However, many other conditions may cause a similar rash, including ringworm, fixed drug reactions, and allergic reactions to insect bites.

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