Hives and rashes are two skin conditions that can look fairly similar. Here, experts explain the difference between hives and a rash, plus treatments.

Also caused by dermatophytes, tinea on the body or scalp is also often called ringworm, due to the ring-shaped rash it can cause, but it is unrelated to any actual worms. Tinea of the feet, also ...

Doctors in New York City are describing the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, which can cause a nasty ...

Doctors in New York City are describing the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, which can cause ...

Measles is an extremely contagious disease which usually starts with cold-like symptoms followed by the development of a ...

Lupus is an autoimmune disease with symptoms that can imitate other conditions, including rashes, fatigue, stiffness and hair loss. Here's what to know.

There has been a rash of foodborne illnesses reported of late caused by food products potentially tainted with bacteria.

Doctors in the United Kingdom are sounding the alarm over a dramatic rise in scabies cases, urging residents not to dismiss ...

A new study published in Nature Aging adds to growing evidence that severe infections, including flu, herpes and respiratory tract infections, are linked to accelerated brain atrophy and increased ...

But itchy and flaky red rashes appeared across his body a few years ago, making it excruciating to move, he said. The pain forced Mr. Brann, a 62-year-old former shoe manufacturer, to retire early.

How worried should I be about infections that cause cancer? Cancers caused by infections are quite common. A recent report from the American Association for Cancer Research attributed 13 percent ...