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Understanding Varicose Veins: The Basics
In varicose veins, the valves do not work properly, allowing blood to pool in the vein and making it difficult for the muscles to push the blood 'u...
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What is Rosacea?
If your face looks like you're blushing and you get bumps that are a bit like acne, you might have a skin condition called rosacea. If you don't ta...
Read moreUnderstanding MRSA Infection -- The Basics
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that causes infections in different parts of the body. Plenty of healthy people c...
Read moreWhat is Impetigo?
The most common cause of impetigo is bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. It's a skin infection caused by a bacteria, and it spreads easily. Your...
Read moreDandruff: Learn The Basics
Dandruff -- those dry, white flakes of skin you brush off your collar or shoulders -- is harmless. Some people with dandruff may also have seborrhe...
Read moreCold Sores
A cold sore is a group of tiny, painful blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The sore might appear near where the virus entered your ...
Read moreBlisters: what You Should Know
An extremely low temperature on your skin can cause blisters. Sometimes your blisters may be a reaction to a drug you take. And call your doctor if...
Read moreTinea Versicolor
Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that causes small patches of discolored spots on your skin. Treatment of tinea versicolor can consist of cre...
Read moreWhat are Ticks and what Diseases Do They Spread?
You might already know that ticks cause Lyme disease. Ticks spread disease by passing along bacteria, viruses, and parasites (organisms that feed o...
Read moreWhat is Sweet Syndrome?
Small red or purple bumps or lumps typically show up first on your arms, legs, face, or neck. The rash can be painful. Sweet syndrome can go away b...
Read moreStevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
An infection, like pneumonia or the herpes virus that causes cold sores, can also trigger SJS. You'll be treated for SJS in the hospital by a speci...
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