Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

For most, summertime shine is a welcome change after a cold winter, but the summer heat comes with its own dangers. Heat rash is something that adults, children and infants can experience when sweat ...

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about dyshidrotic eczema – the tiny, itchy bumps that can cover your fingers and feet. But Dr Lauren Hamilton and Dr Miriam Adebibe of Shoreditch-based skin clinic, ...

A mosquito bite may turn into a fluid-filled blister in some cases. If you also notice symptoms of infection or an allergic reaction, you should contact a doctor for advice on treatments. Mosquito ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

They’re red, they’re itchy — and they’re coming for you, just when you need them the least. Hives are a common skin condition, and they typically show up as a red, itchy rash. Known to doctors as ...

Hives and rashes, though both affect the skin, differ significantly. Hives are raised, itchy welts often linked to allergies, appearing suddenly and fading quickly. Rashes encompass various skin ...

Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed. This results in pustules, whiteheads, or other pimple-like bumps on the scalp that can be ...

Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed. This results in pustules, whiteheads, or other pimple-like bumps on the scalp that can be ...

Angelina Labib, MD; Xochitil Longstaff, BS; Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD A 10-year-old boy presented to the dermatology clinic for evaluation of “itchy bumps” on the arms and legs over several months.