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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...

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...

Understanding 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...

What 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...

Dandruff: 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...

Cold 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 ...

Bunions

A bunion is a bony, often painful bump at the base of the big toe. It could be a bunion or some other problem. Foot surgery may take time to recove...

Blisters: 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...

Tinea 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...

What 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...

What 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...

Stevens-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...