Sea lice bites are an itchy rash caused by jellyfish larvae that get trapped in swimsuits after swimming in the ocean. The larvae release toxins that trigger irritation, redness, and welts on the skin ...

A foot rash can occur due to an allergic reaction or infection. A person can treat some rashes, such as athlete’s foot and contact dermatitis, with over-the-counter (OTC) medications.

You can’t contract the rash from another person, but the plant’s oil can transfer from your clothing. Hiking and biking in parks and woodlands are popular outdoor activities, but some native ...

Basilea Pharmaceutica has cited its “stringent risk-return criteria” as a reason for not taking up its option to bring a MRSA antibiotic into clinical development. Basilea secured the license ...

No skin rash or visible purulent skin lesions were observed ... Blood culture and sputum (collected from the bronchoalveolar lavage) culture indicated MRSA, but sensitive to vancomycin. On bilateral ...

A pimply rash on your buttocks can have many causes. It may be the result of the skin being irritated by tight clothes or bicycle riding. It may also be due to an allergic reaction, chemical irritant, ...

They're just below thermal burn temperatures, and therefore they're causing changes in the skin and it's resulting in kind of a net-like rash." While the condition often resolves on its own within ...

Exposure to chlorine can cause a dry, sore rash that may burn or itch. Over-the-counter products such as hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines can help treat the rash. Chlorine is a chemical ...

The first exposure sensitizes your body to the allergen, while the second exposure causes the rash. View the slideshow below for photos of irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis.

An outbreak of the deadly superbug MRSA, which is resistant to many antibiotics, has been declared at Victoria Hospital this week. MRSA, which stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus ...