Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It causes flu-like symptoms and an itchy rash.

Black people in the US are not only more likely than other folks to get eczema in childhood, but may have harder-to-treat or ...

Read on for everything you need to know about 26 common skin rashes, according to doctors.

Skin rashes are extremely common and mostly manageable at home However some types of rashes may require professional ...

How does our brain register an itch? We find out from a National Skin Centre expert why medical conditions such as chronic ...

We usually think of chickenpox as something that only affects children. And while the virus is indeed most common amongst ...

Our hot and humid climate, along with tight clothes and walking barefooted on dubious floors, creates the perfect breeding ...

The number of patients with the condition is projected to expand significantly in the coming years as increasing awareness and healthcare spending worldwide leads to additional diagnoses. Organon is ...

As a student, Mr David Low* made every effort to take part in physical education lessons, but eczema flare-ups often kept him ...

Dry and/or itchy skin; scaly patches that that may turn into a red rash. Contact dermatitis Occurs as a reaction from something you’ve come into contact with; may result from something you were ...

Plenty of rest and hydration, plus antihistamines and paracetamol such as Calpol to ease itching. Avoid ibuprofen as it can cause skin reactions in people with chickenpox. Over-the-counter gels and ...

Warrant Officer Francis Kavwenje claimed he was moving his younger colleague's hand to stop her from 'aggravating' an ...