Even if you’re not an avid swimmer, a quick dip in the pool is so refreshing on a hot summer day. The hitch: The chlorine used to kill bacteria, viruses and other harmful microorganisms in pool water ...

Whether your rash is itchy, bumpy, red or blistering, it's important to know what's causing it — and how serious it is. But ...

While eczema is a common skin condition, it can manifest in many different ways. And with so much possible variation, it's not always easy to properly identify eczema. Eczema symptoms can be mild — a ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Hives are red, raised bumps that stem from allergies, infections, or stress.Flea and chigger bites look like small, red, pimple-like bumps and feel very ...

Noticing a new rash? Or maybe a red bump you haven’t seen before? Perhaps a bite or sting is causing unexpected symptoms? Whatever may be the case, skin redness is a very common occurrence. There’s a ...

A person may notice pinpoint dots on their skin for a number of reasons, ranging from heat exposure to an infectious disease. The dots may be red, skin-colored, gray, or darker than the person’s skin, ...

In its early stages, kidney disease may not cause any symptoms or signs. However, as it progresses, it can cause symptoms such as itchy skin, pruritus, and a rash. Around 35.5 million adults in the ...

Rashes in kids are rarely a reason for concern. Treatments can help relieve the itch, and you can talk with a doctor to rule out any serious causes. Share on Pinterest Kwangmoozaa/Getty Images Skin ...

A years-long ordeal for a tattooed Polish man who underwent multiple surgeries to excise every last chunk of red-inked skin ...

Doctors writing in this week’s New England Journal of Medicine detailed how the man developed a rare skin condition often ...