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Discover expert methods to identify, treat and prevent various types of skin rashes, from allergic reactions to chronic conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

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Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs but can spread to other parts of the body, including the skin. Once it reaches the skin, TB can cause a variety of lesions ...

A 41-year-old gym lover, Jamie Samnang, who thought her rash was a mosquito bite, had a highly contagious ringworm infection, which she picked up from her gym equipment. Jamie said a small rash slowly ...

pus-filled blisters severe or widespread swelling or inflammation a skin infection that doesn’t improve or gets progressively worse a high fever or other symptoms frequent or recurring rashes or ...

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What it looks like: Ringworm is a common skin infection caused by a fungus. It gets its name from its circular rash, which is often red, swollen, and cracked. Other symptoms to note: This rash is ...