Skin irritation occurs often, and in many cases, the cause is not immediately apparent. Outbreaks on the skin may relate to allergic reactions to certain foods, animals, metals, cosmetics or plants. They may also indicate chronic skin...
Bright red skin is traditionally associated with embarrassment, but blushing that's accompanied by a burning sensation may be a sign of something more serious. Since your skin is your body's biggest---and most exposed---organ, taking good care of...
Staphylococcus aureus, also known as staph, is a bacterium that can cause many types of illnesses, some that require no treatment and some that can be fatal. Staphylococci can be found in some people's nose and skin and doesn't cause any illness...
When you get canker sores in your mouth or acne around your lips, the last thing you might suspect to have triggered it is your toothpaste. However, the Mayo Clinic lists dental products containing fluoride as a possible cause of perioral...
An itchy face and nose can lead to plenty of discomfort and time spent trying to get relief through scratching. Several different skin disorders can affect the face and nose. Some are temporary problems; others are chronic conditions that must...
According to the National Rosacea Society, approximately 16 million Americans have rosacea---and some of them don't even know it. The trouble with rosacea is that many of its symptoms can be mistaken for acne or sensitive skin. Most acne-treatment...
Rashes and blotches around the nose can result from an allergic reaction or a harmless skin disease. Babies sometimes develop nose blotches within their first days. Although the causes of many skin blotches are easily identifiable, others require...
Several different types of facial rashes exists of which some can cause a pimple-looking rash around your mouth and lips. These conditions are caused by different factors, which may even vary among individuals. Proper skin care techniques and, in...
