Rashes
Find out whether you can treat a rash at home or need medical care. Get dermatologists’ expertise that can help you relieve the itch.
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You can often treat chickenpox at home. These tips from board-certified dermatologists can help relieve your child's symptoms and prevent a skin infection.
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This rash appears when something irritates your skin or causes an allergic skin reaction. Find out what can bring relief.
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To get rid of this rash, you must find and avoid the cause. These dermatologists’ tips can help you pinpoint the cause.
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Many babies develop diaper rash. Use this advice from dermatologists to treat it at home and find out when to get medical care.
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It can seem that nothing will relieve an itchy eczema rash. If you find yourself in this situation, try these home remedies.
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While the bumps and patches will go away on their own, the rash can itch. These self-care tips from dermatologists can relieve the itch.
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Many people say that the itch is their most bothersome symptom. To relieve itchy psoriasis, dermatologists give their patients these tips.
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Rashes can appear as blotches, welts, or blisters. Find out when you need to see a dermatologist for medical treatment.
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The ringworm rash can itch intensely. Treatment brings relief by clearing the rash. Discover how to get the best results from treatment.
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It’s common for children to develop a condition that causes a rash. Here’s a guide to 12 conditions that dermatologists frequently see that can cause a rash of bumps on your child’s skin.