According to Cornell University Medical College, 85 percent of the population will have an allergic reaction following contact with poison oak. The first contact may not cause a rash, but a subsequent one can result in a sensitivity to the toxic...
Poison ivy and poison oak plants contain an oil called urushiol. Urushiol, found not only in the leaves of the plant but also in the stems and roots, results in an allergic reaction and produces an itchy rash. Itching, redness and blisters may...
Itching is a widespread allergy symptom of contact, respiratory or ingestion sensitivity. Skin tingling or an itchy rash can develop during a number of different types of allergic reactions, of seasonal or perennial causes. Itching can be a...
A rash is defined by red eruptions that develop on the skin. Skin rashes can be categorized as patches of scaly skin with no infection, patches of scaly skin caused by bacterial or fungus infection, and itchy, red patches or bumps all over the...
A rash is an area of irritated, swollen and often red skin. Rashes may be itchy, bumpy, scaly, crusted or blistered, as described by the National Institutes of Health. Rashes may appear quickly, or develop over time. Some rashes will resolve on...
Watery bumps on the skin can be caused by a variety of factors. Various skin conditions can cause such symptoms, as can skin irritation, allergies, viral infections or bacterial infections. Successful treatment of watery bumps on the skin depends...
Rashes that involve the skin of the face can be caused by infections, irritations or inflammatory reactions. Local reactions cause a variety of facial skin rashes; however, some facial rashes can be caused by systemic medical conditions as well....
Rashes are common infant maladies that manifest in nearly 95 percent of neonates. Most skin conditions are relatively benign and can easily be prevented by things such as proper hygiene, vaccinations and vigilant elimination of allergins, while...
Itchy skin is a common childhood complaint. Unfortunately, itching the skin usually only makes a rash worse and perpetuates the discomfort. Parents often wonder why their child is itching her skin and what they can do to help relieve the itching....
Long red lines that appear on your skin with rough tracks are typically the result of an allergic reaction. While severe itching and discomfort often accompany the red lines, the reaction does not threaten your long-term well-being and can be...
Skin rash is a common symptom of many childhood illnesses and conditions. Some conditions cause a rash specifically on your child's torso, which can then spread to other parts of your child's body. The appearance of the rash, as well as other...
