If you are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and are HIV positive, AIDS could be the next evolution if treatment is not administered in time. HIV infection attacks your immune system, making you susceptible to a variety of...
Which methods are effective for getting rid of dark areas beneath the arms depends on the cause. Dark skin on the underarms may be due to certain hygienic practices or hyperpigmentation. However, if the skin is also thick and velvety, or is...
Ingrown hairs are common and can occur anywhere on the body, though they are much more common on areas where you shave. Having an ingrown hair in your armpit can be uncomfortable, itchy and even painful. However, you can treat and remove ingrown...
Patients commonly complain about night sweats, or nocturnal hyperhydrosis, according to the American Association of Family Physicians, or AAFP. These sweats can be so severe that nightclothes become drenched, although most cases are milder....
Dry skin below your armpits can result from several factors. These include bathing habits, clothing, the weather and even a genetic predisposition to sensitive skin. While this condition is not typically medically dangerous, it can be very...
Red bumps that develop as hair grows back can be due to ingrown hairs. They can occur in anyone that removes body and facial hair through shaving, waxing, tweezing or electrolysis. Because these bumps can be painful and irritating, it is important...
Pregnancy takes the body on a roller-coaster ride of physical changes, ranging from morning sickness to sensitive emotions to constipation. Skin changes are another less-than-pleasant side effect of pregnancy. Most skin problems can be associated...
Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, according to the National Institute of Health's National Diabetes Education Program. Nearly 5.7 million of the 23.6 million diabetics in the U.S. do not realize they have...
According to DermNet NZ, scabies is an infectious skin disease acquired most often through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. A small insect called a mite burrows under the skin, creating small, gray worm-like tracks. Other symptoms of...
Native to eastern and southern Africa, aloe vera has been used for thousands of years for cosmetic and medicinal purposes. According to the MedlinePlus, the clear gel obtained from the leaves of this herb was used as a topical remedy for a broad...
Severe itching and rashes are indicative of a body lice infestation. These parasitic insects live on bedding and clothing, only settling on human skin to feed on blood. Understanding the characteristics of body lice may help people recognize an...
An itchy rash around the groin, armpits or waist could indicate body lice, tiny, sesame seed-sized insects that live in clothing and feed on blood, according to MayoClinic.com. Though they are uncommon in the Unites States, appearing mostly in...
Eczema is a skin condition that is sometimes also referred to as dermatitis. It is not dangerous, but it does cause red, swollen and itchy skin. Individuals may suffer from eczema as a secondary effect of other diseases or as an allergic response...
A close encounter with an insect can leave you with a red itchy bite on your skin. Although itchy insect bites are usually not dangerous, they can make you uncomfortable for a few days. If home treatment doesn't relieve your symptoms, your doctor...
An organism that lives on or in human skin and takes nourishment from its human host is considered a skin parasite. Some organisms, such as mosquitoes, fleas and bedbugs, get nourishment from biting a human but do not actually live on or in the...
