Diaper rash is something most parents see once or twice during the early years of a child's life. It is a form of dermatitis that presents as red, bumpy sores on the genitals, and can be associated with moist diapers. Open blisters indicate an...
HPV is the abbreviation for human papillomavirus, which is a sexually-transmitted disease. It's a common virus, and around 20 million Americans are infected with HPV, according to the Mayo Clinic. There are more than 100 different forms of the...
Fire, hot water, the sun, chemicals and electricity are dangerous sources that can lead to significant and catastrophic burns. First-degree burns--such as a splash of hot water while cooking--are minor and only involve the outer layer of skin,...
Herpes simplex 1, or HSV-1, is one specific strain of the virus that is most often responsible for oral lesions. The American Academy of Dermatology points out that HSV-1 can infect the genitals and open wounds in the skin. Many peope have the...
The herpes virus called varicella-zoster causes the illness called chickenpox. Once the virus enters the body, it never leaves. The virus lies dormant in the body along the nerves near the spinal cord and brain, according to the Mayo Clinic. The...
Blisters can make even the simplest of tasks a pain — literally. A poorly fitting shoe or repetitive activity that causes friction against a focused area of skin can break the bonds between skin cell layers, leading to the formation of a...
Pressure sores, or decubitus ulcers, occur when pressure cuts off circulation to skin and tissue. People who are in a wheelchair or are bedridden are at high risk to develop decubitus ulcers. The most common areas for pressure ulcers to form are...
Playing basketball is a good way to burn calories while having fun with others, but having sneakers that don't fit well can make your ankles hurt. If your sneakers are biting into your ankles and leaving blisters or sores, there are a few remedies...
A sunburn is the most common form of radiation damage. It's caused by the sun, a big star that gives off energy in the form of ultraviolet (UV) light. UV light from the sun can be classified into three groups: UVC, UVB and UVA. UVC light gets...
Blisters are formed when the skin is exposed to prolonged irritation -- usually friction or uneven pressure. Blisters form quickly when the skin is moist and hot, because the skin is supple. A jogger's sweaty feet are the perfect environment for...
Blisters are formed when the skin is exposed to prolong irritation through pressure or chafing. For tennis players, the racket handle is a common cause of blisters on the hands and fingers. Racket handles primarily cause blisters through chafing...
Blisters are friction injuries. You get a blister when something is rubbing against your skin. Soccer requires shoes that help to improve your traction, but if you are developing blisters, it is probably because of the fit of the shoes. The first...
Alcohol is not a corrosive chemical so ordinary isopropyl alcohol does not cause burns when used. However, one may get burned if alcohol catches fire and touches the skin. The right treatment for alcohol burns depends on the severity of the...
Acidophiles cultures often are used to clear up stubborn yeast rashes, and diaper rashes are no different. Many of the worst diaper rashes actually are yeast rashes that normal diaper creams have a hard time curing. A normal diaper rash cream does...
Poison ivy causes a skin irritation known as contact dermatitis. Symptoms include persistent itching, redness, blisters and a skin rash. About 85 percent of the population develops an allergic reaction to the plant's oil, known as urushiol. The...
The varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox. After recovering from the chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in nerve tissue near the brain and spinal cord. The virus can reactivate later in life and cause shingles, a painful, blistered rash on...
Allergic contact dermatitis blisters are the result of an allergic skin reaction to a particular substance, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Allergic contact dermatitis is a hypersensitivity of the immune system that causes a skin...
Chickenpox is a common childhood viral disease--and no, it is not transmitted by chickens. One theory behind the origin of the name "chickenpox" is that the blisters that appear as part of the usually mild disease looked to some like chickpeas,...
Chicken pox belongs to the herpes family of viruses and is often considered a childhood disease. In fact, before the chicken pox vaccine was released in the 1990s, almost 4 million children a year experienced the disease, according to the Mayo...
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a strain of the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Herpes has no cure and the infection causes sores in the area of the genitals, buttocks and anus, according to Medline Plus. The genital herpes...
Contact dermatitis, a type of allergic reaction on the skin, can occur from many irritating substances. Nickel metal is one of the primary causes of this skin rash. Nickel may be found in eating utensils, jewelry and other metal products in...
It's easier and less painful to prevent a blister than to treat one, so if you feel a hot spot on your foot while you're backpacking, stop hiking and treat the sore spot before a blister forms. Check your shoes for pebbles or sand, which could be...
Silver is a metal that has a number of uses including making silverware, jewelry and dental fillings. Colloidal silver is tiny particles in a liquid base, and has been used since the late 19th century for a number of purposes including to treat...
Herpes is a commonly occurring sexually transmitted disease. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which can be found in two forms, type 1 and type 2. HSV can cause both oral and genital herpes in women. Symptoms of either type of...
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects members of both sexes, but is more common in women. One out of six adolescent females has a genital herpes infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
Heel ulcers are basically pressure sores. They often result from constant pressure to areas of the body where the bone is near the skin such as the heel. The weight of the bone against the skin can reduce the blood supply along the compression...
An infection with the herpes simplex virus type 1 leads to the development of small, painful blisters called cold sores or fever blisters. Cold sores can appear on or around the mouth, lips, and gums. The virus can spread through intimate and...
Whether they develop on the hands, feet or other areas of the body, blisters can be painful and frustrating. Fortunately, blisters often heal quickly without extensive care or treatment. Sometimes, however, skin blisters that don't heal can...
MRSA, or methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, is a type of bacteria that can cause an array of infections and medical complications. This bacteria can be easily diagnosed through a swab test. MRSA starts off as a staph infection, but...
