Sun Plus Certain Foods, Meds Can Bring on 'Margarita Rashes'

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• March 11, 2024
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Slicing some fresh limes for that margarita savored in the sun could be a bad combo for some people's skin, dermatologists warn.

Folks can break out in what are nicknamed "margarita rashes" if they are skin-sensitive to certain fruits or vegetables and then get sun expos...

Do You Need to See a Doctor for That Rash?

• Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
• January 27, 2024
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When should you worry about a rash?

Rashes may look alike, but while over-the-counter medications can treat some rashes, others can signal a more serious condition, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says.

"It is important to watch your symptoms closely at t...

Stress Rash: What Is It and How to Treat It

• Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
• April 5, 2023
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We know that stress can take a toll on the body, but many may not realize it can produce a rash.

"Stress can increase the level of the hormone cortisol, increasing inflammation in your body, which can lead to hives, acne, eczema, and hair loss, among other symptoms," de...

Monkeypox May Sometimes Spread Through the Air

• By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
• June 8, 2022
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After adding, and then deleting, a recommendation that U.S. travelers wear masks to protect themselves from monkeypox, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still says that those traveling to countries where the disease is spreading and "other people who may be i...

Rash Decisions: Many Triggers for Children's Skin Outbreaks

• By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
• March 30, 2022
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A sudden rash can be a puzzling and alarming symptom in a child. But as one expert explains, rashes are common in kids and often caused by eczema or an allergic reaction.

"Eczema is a disease that causes patches of dry skin, which is often accompanied by intense itching....

Side Effects From New Cancer Meds Have Silver Lining

• Robert Preidt
• January 20, 2022
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Skin side effects caused by cancer drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors may be a telltale sign that the drugs are working, according to a new study.

Immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of immunotherapy, boost the body's immune response against tumor cells and have ...

Caring for a New Baby's Skin, Hair and Nails

• October 31, 2021
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Caring for a baby's delicate skin, hair and nails can be intimidating, but five simple steps can make it easier, according to an expert from the American Academy of Dermatology.

"With their tiny hands and feet, babies can seem so fragile and vulnerable," said dermatologi...

Lyme Disease Often Spotted at Later Stage in Black Patients

• Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
• October 15, 2021
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The tell-tale sign of Lyme disease is its bulls-eye rash, but that might be harder to spot in Black people, who are often diagnosed with more advanced disease than white people are, new research suggests.

The first sign of Lyme disease looks different on darker skin, and...

Trying Out a New Skin Care Product? Test It First

• August 28, 2021
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You've just bought a new skin care product and you're excited to see how it might transform your look. Instead, you end up with red, itchy or swollen patches because one of the ingredients causes an allergic reaction.

The best way to avoid this problem while trying some...