Itchy skin (pruritus) without a rash may be caused by dry skin ... Often spreads over large areas Is most common on the legs Rarely affects the scalp, face, hands, or feet Tends to appear suddenly and ...

Top NFL Draft prospect Abdul Carter was revealed to have a stress reaction in his right foot during testing at the NFL combine in February. A stress reaction is an early sign of a bone stress ...

Human scabies is a debilitating skin disease caused by Sarcoptes scabei, known by several names such as "itch mite." At any given time, the worldwide burden of disease is about 300,000,000 people.

Scabies is a common skin condition, yet is widely misunderstood. It causes itching and rashes, much like other skin conditions, which can make it very difficult to identify. To provide clarity, we’ve ...

Bedbug bite sores appear as raised, itchy bumps. They can occur from a few seconds to several weeks following a bite. Antihistamines and hydrocortisone may help reduce itching and irritation. On ...

Herpes sores can affect many areas of the body, including the mouth, genitals, and eyes. Herpes sores look like blisters filled with fluid, which can break open and then crust before healing.

In older children, the rash tends to be on the hands and feet, the arms, and on the back of the knees. The color of the rash can also vary from one child to another. Rashes tend to look purple, darker ...

First wash off the foot, hand or other punctured skin with soap and water. Then soak the puncture wound in warm soapy water for 15 minutes. For any dirt or debris, gently scrub the wound surface back ...

If movement is limited, your doctor must check for a broken bone. Soak the foot in cold water for 20 minutes. If the pain is more than mild, "buddy-tape" it to the next toe. Wash the toe with soap and ...