Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It Looks LikeAt-Home RemovalWhen to Contact a Healthcare ProviderComplicationsCausesPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Looks Like At-Home Removal When to Contact a Healthcare Provider Complications Causes Prevention The most common cause of furuncles is theStaphylococcus aureus(staph) bacteria, but other types of bacteria or fungi on the surface of the skin can also cause them. The infection grows into a hair follicle and the tissues under it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRash SymptomsCausesHepatitis C SymptomsTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Rash Symptoms Causes Hepatitis C Symptoms Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions More than half of the people with the virus develop chronic hepatitis C liver disease. Chronic hepatitis C can lead to several health problems, but the illness is primarily associated withcirrhosis(scarring of the liver) and liver cancer. One of the common problems people with hepatitis C develop is a debilitating rash....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Acne conglobatais a rare but severe form ofinflammatory acnethat causes pockets of pus under the skin that interconnect into tunneling wounds. This can lead to severe, permanent scarring. The face, shoulders, back, chest, buttocks, and thighs are most commonly affected. Acne conglobata can be challenging to treat and may require a drug called isotretinoin or a course of oralantibiotics....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisRemovalPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Removal Prevention These common skin growths can be diagnosed and removed easily. Depending on the cause, some may be prevented with simple lifestyle changes. This article will help you learn about identifying and treating an anal skin tag. It also looks at possible causes, procedures used to diagnose skin tags, and what can be done to treat them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen To See a Healthcare ProviderSigns of InfectionTreating an Infected Cut at HomeHealingComplicationsMedical TreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When To See a Healthcare Provider Signs of Infection Treating an Infected Cut at Home Healing Complications Medical Treatment Prevention Most cuts heal quickly. However, if a cut becomes infected, it can lead to serious illness if left untreated. Skin infections likestrep or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) can start from the tiniest cuts....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWhat Does It Look Like?CausesWhen to See a ProviderDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms What Does It Look Like? Causes When to See a Provider Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions “Genital herpes” refers to herpes that affects the anus, scrotum, vagina, penis, vulva, cervix, buttocks, and inner thighs. “Oral herpes” refers to herpes that affects the throat, mouth, and lips....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Infantile acne usually is not a serious problem. The blemishes often clear up on their own. If they don’t, there are treatments that can help. princessdlaf / Getty Images There are two types of acne that can affect babies: neonatal acne and infantile acne. The primary difference between the types is when the acne develops. Inflammatory vs. Non-Inflammatory Acne Acne can be inflammatory or non-inflammatory....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Prognosis Eczemacoxsackium(EC) is a viral infection that most commonly affects children who haveatopicdermatitis(a form of eczema). It is sometimes referred to as atypical hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD).EC causes a rash consisting ofvesicles(small fluid-filled blisters),bullae(large fluid-filled blisters), and lesions (patches of wounded skin). SBenitez / Getty Images The EC rash may be painful and include:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Treatment Prevention When to See a Healthcare Provider FAQs Eczemais an umbrella term that describes a group ofskin conditionsthat cause itchy rashes. Though eczema can occur anywhere on the body, it often develops on the neck because of a type of yeast known as Malassezia spp. Eczema on the neck is often referred to as head and neck dermatitis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsAllergic DermatitisIrritant DermatitisAtopic DermatitisSeborrheic DermatitisRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentCopingFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Allergic Dermatitis Irritant Dermatitis Atopic Dermatitis Seborrheic Dermatitis Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Coping FAQ Treatment of eyelid dermatitis depends on the cause, but typically involves topical medications, such as steroid creams. Oral medications, including steroids and antihistamines, may also be needed to clear up therash. This article discusses eyelid dermatitis, including its symptoms, types, and causes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Fibroids?SymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Fibroids? Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Uterine fibroids are a very common gynecological condition that can cause pelvic pain and heavy menstrual periods. Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow in the walls of the uterus (womb). Fibroid pain feels like pressure, heaviness, or a dull pain in your pelvis. Where you feel fibroid pain depends on the location of the fibroid, its size, and your anatomy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFungal Acne vs. Regular AcneCauses and TriggersSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fungal Acne vs. Regular Acne Causes and Triggers Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention When to See a Provider Fungal acne can cause papules and whiteheads, so it’s often confused withacne vulgaris, which causes whiteheads and blackheads. However, different treatment is needed for fungal acne to address the yeast overgrowth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly SignsSymptomsCausesWhen to Seek Medical CareTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Signs Symptoms Causes When to Seek Medical Care Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Pink eye, also known asconjunctivitis, refers to inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the membrane that covers the whites of the eyes and inner eyelids. When this membrane becomes infected with a bacterium or virus, inflammation can occur....