After the eleventh doctor couldn’t figure out what was wrong with her, Ashley Courtney broke down sobbing in the shower in ...

Skin rashes can be confusing. Two main types exist: irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. Irritant reactions happen when something directly harm ...

Pennsylvania leads the nation in Lyme disease cases, and warmer months are the peak of tick season. To share important information about Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses, Pike County held a health ...

Discovering a rash around your child’s mouth can trigger immediate concern for many parents. Though these unsettling red patches are frequently attributed to food allergies, the reality is much more ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Fragrance mix one, balsam of Peru, botanicals and nickel are common causes. Patterns along the lateral sides of ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an increase in cases of viral upper respiratory infections and allergies. Pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing flu, viral ...

Hives usually aren’t a sign of a serious medical condition. But their sudden appearance may merit a trip to urgent care or the emergency room if they show up along with other symptoms. Hives are itchy ...

If you suddenly develop a rash on your face or body, you may not automatically link it to your birth control method. However, if you’re taking a hormonal form of birth control, it may be the cause. If ...

You may have managed to dodge the dreaded rashes often associated with poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not allergic. While it’s true that a percentage ...

OU Health’s Dr. Max Brookman shares how to spot reactions and when to get emergency care as families gather for holiday meals ...

Imagine this: You're at your doctor's office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, "Any allergies?" And without hesitation you reply, "Penicillin." It's something you've said for years – maybe since ...