itchy rash on their legs. They appeared to look like purple spots, which are otherwise known as purpura. However, the appearance of these purpura only seemed to coincide with weekend trips to the ...

Petechiae are tiny red, flat spots that appear on your skin. They are a sign of blood ... or at least 10 times larger than purpura. The rash itself doesn't need treatment. If it’s caused ...

Laptops, heating pads and space heaters on bare skin can lead to erythema ab igne, or toasted skin syndrome, experts say.

Meningitis refers to an infection of the meninges, the membranes that surround and protect the spinal cord and brain. It can be caused by a viral illness or certain bacteria. Bacterial meningitis ...

Rosacea, a chronic and often misunderstood skin condition, is marked by persistent facial redness, visible blood vessels, and, in some cases, inflammatory bumps. The causes of rosacea are not yet ...

Take the cases of two separate adolescents who went to see their doctor, complaining about an odd, itchy rash on their legs. They appeared to look like purple spots, which are otherwise known as ...

(KFSN) -- It's an alarming trend to see. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that suicide in Asian American and Pacific Islander youth is up. Numbers ...

Miliaria rubra is a type of heat rash or prickly heat that happens when sweat becomes trapped under the skin. Children tend to get it more than adults because their sweat glands are still developing.

It's officially that time of the year: our skin is itchy, scaly, and more closely resembles a lizard than a dewy, glazed donut. You likely have a dozen barrier-repairing lip balms and thick hand ...

What Is an HIV Rash? An HIV rash is irritated skin that affects people who have HIV. It can be itchy, red or purple, or painful. Most people who have HIV get a rash at some point. It’s a common ...