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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...
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," ...
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...
Rash, Itch After COVID Vaccine Rare & Quickly Resolves
- June 23, 2021
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Rashes, itchiness and other skin problems can develop after people receive COVID-19 vaccines, but such problems are rare and go away quickly, new research shows.
For the study, the researchers looked at more than 40,000 employees of a Boston hospital system who received ...
Moderna Vaccine Can Trigger Red, Itchy 'COVID Arm,' But It's Temporary
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2021
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In rare cases, people who receive the two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine may experience a red, itchy patch of skin a few days later at the injection site, a new report finds.
They shouldn't panic: This "COVID arm" reaction, although annoying, was short-lived in all cases ...
How Summer Camps Can Shield Your Kids from Allergies, Asthma & COVID
- May 9, 2021
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As kids get ready for summer camp, parents might be fretting about exposure to COVID-19, but a doctors' group says they also need to make sure their campers will be protected from allergy and asthma triggers.
"The [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] has issued ...
Rashes Can Occur After COVID Vaccine, But Dermatologists Say 'Don't Worry'
- Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2021
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Dermatologists liken skin to a window that can reveal what is going on inside the body, and a rash that sometimes follows a COVID-19 vaccine is one example.
When you get the shot, your immune system activates, preparing to recognize and fight off the virus in the future....
More Symptoms of Coronavirus: COVID Toes, Skin Rashes
- Steven Reinberg
- May 4, 2020
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The virus that causes COVID-19 typically strikes the lungs with full force, but new research shows it can also cause frostbite-like patches on the hands and toes, and rashes on the body.
The condition has recently been dubbed "COVID toes." Fortunately, it isn't serio...
Research Finds Contagious Staph in Lupus-Related Skin Rashes
- Robert Preidt
- February 28, 2020
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Skin rashes in people with lupus may have high levels of disease-causing bacteria that can spread to other people, according to a new study.
Researchers found that half of rashes in patients with lupus had abnormally high levels of Staphylococcus aureus (or st...
Prescription-Strength Steroid Creams Sold Over-the-Counter Can Be Dangerous
- Elizabeth Heubeck
- January 23, 2020
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Rubbing cream into your skin to calm an itchy rash may seem harmless, but not all topical anti-itch formulas are created equal.
"People don't understand the potential dangers of prescription-strength steroid creams," said Dr. Lawrence Green, clinical professor of der...
Mercury in Creams, Feces in Cosmetics: Beware Bargain Beauty Products
- Serena Gordon
- October 18, 2019
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Stocking up on the latest beauty products can be costly. Is it possible to save money and still put your best face forward?
You may luck out and find things on sale at reputable retailers. But beware of prices that seem too good to be true on the internet or from se...
Ditch the Itch: Researchers Find New Drug to Fight Hives
- Dennis Thompson
- October 2, 2019
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A new drug to treat chronic hives is producing solid results in clinical trials, and could be available to people suffering with the maddening itchy welts within a year or so, researchers say.
Ligelizumab works by targeting an immune system antibody called immunoglo...
Some May Be Vulnerable to Severe Skin Reaction While Using Gout Drug
- Steven Reinberg
- October 1, 2019
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Some gout patients with heart or kidney disease might be more susceptible to severe skin reactions while taking the gout medication allopurinol, researchers report.
"Our findings suggest that heart disease, like chronic kidney disease, is a risk factor for allopurino...