Vasculitis is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the blood vessels. It can affect arteries, veins, and capillaries. This condition causes blood vessel walls to swell, which restricts ...

No rash was ... with eosinophilia and can produce sensory abnormalities that mimic those associated with the Guillain–Barré syndrome. However, the absence of both purpuric lesions on the ...

In the next in our series on rare conditions that GPs might only encounter once in a career, Dr James Chambers discusses this ...

Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) is characterized by dense eosinophilic inflammation of one or several digestive tract sections. The symptoms include abdominal pain, weight loss, vomiting and ...

Exposure to chlorine can cause a dry, sore rash that may burn or itch. Over-the-counter products such as hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines can help treat the rash. Chlorine is a chemical ...

The majority of people with psoriatic arthritis first experience skin symptoms. One of the most common is a rash with thick, discolored skin covered with flaky, lighter-colored patches.

This was followed in 3 days by an asymptomatic purpuric eruption on his ankles and lower extremities, which spread to the elbows and lumbosacral areas. The rash became confluent and palpable at ...

You can’t contract the rash from another person, but the plant’s oil can transfer from your clothing. Hiking and biking in parks and woodlands are popular outdoor activities, but some native ...

You can’t use or touch what triggers your allergy. Chill out. A cool compress or shower can help calm a fiery rash. Gently pat dry and then moisturize. Soak it. Colloidal oatmeal is oatmeal ...

If someone has a higher eosinophil count than expected, they may have eosinophilia. Eosinopenia describes when a person has a lower number of eosinophils than expected. A health expert may use ...

On the other hand, rashes usually appear as clusters of small spots (petechiae) or larger blotches (purpura). Unlike other types of rashes, petechiae and purpura do not fade when pressed.