Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory reaction to substances that come in touch with the skin. It may be caused by an allergic reaction or a topical irritant. Soap, jewelry, buttons and chemicals are common causes. The resulting redness and...
Waxing removes hair at the root leaving you with smooth skin for approximately three to six weeks. Unfortunately, not everyone goes through the waxing process without a hitch. If you are one of many that experience a rash after waxing, there is...
Depilatory creams dissolve unwanted hair without damaging the root and follicle, according to Health Services at Columbia. Applied according to manufacturer's instructions, depilatory creams are less likely to irritate the skin during hair...
If you have acne, you'll probably seek relief from your skin condition from standard over-the-counter acne medications containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. If your acne seems bad enough, you might visit a dermatologist in search of...
Bacitracin, also known as polysporin, is an antibiotic found in a number of ointments for application to the skin, either alone or with other antibiotics. Widely regarded as safe when used as directed, bacitracin zinc ointment has a number of...
Getting the seasonal flu shot is the single best way to avoid getting the flu each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2009, an additional vaccine was approved for the pandemic H1N1 or swine flu strain. In...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza causes more than 200,000 hospitalizations and 35,000 deaths each year, especially in elderly people. In many cases, influenza can be avoided through seasonal immunization.
The warm weather lures us to take long nature walks or to work in our neglected gardens. However harmless these events may seem, certain green leaved hazards are waiting to share their toxin with a simple brush of the skin. The resulting rash is...
Allergic reactions occur when a person's immune system produces antibodies called IgE against the allergen. The next time the person encounters the substance, IgE tells the white blood cells to produce histamine, which rapidly produces allergic...
Ingrown hairs are hairs that curl under just before they break out through the skin. These marks are unattractive and make you want to cover up the legs you just got hair-free. Ingrown hairs can develop after any type of hair removal, but they are...
Dealing with a red, itchy foot rash is an unpleasant experience, but one that's commonplace. The cause may be anything from a chronic skin condition to an acute infection. Several main factors usually cause red, itchy rashes on people's feet, and...
Shingles is a reactivation of the same virus that causes chicken pox, varicella-zoster, which reemerges as an outbreak of painful, sensitive blisters on the skin in an infection known as herpes zoster. Shingles may be treated with a number of...
Various forms of acne require different treatments, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Your skin type will also factor into the treatment method. Understanding the cause of your acne will help determine which treatment options...
Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin that results from contact with an inciting substance. More than 50 percent of cases occur on the hands. Irritant contact dermatitis, the most common type, is direct damage from contact with a...
Triple antibiotic is a topical antibiotic composed of bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B. This drug is typically prescribed to individuals that have suffered minor scrapes, cuts or burns on the skin, and is used to treat and prevent bacterial...
Blisters occur when layers of skin separate and take on fluid under the surface. Learn about blisters from a doctor in this video on skin care.
