Fungal acne is a common skin condition caused by an overgrowth of yeast called Malassezia in the hair follicles. Unlike regular acne, fungal acne often appears as small, itchy, uniform bumps and tends ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

A rash, or dermatitis (eczema), on the neck is skin inflammation and irritation. It causes a change in appearance and texture on the front, sides, or back of the neck. The appearance of a neck rash ...

Casey Gallagher, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado Denver. Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, can lead to dry ...

Prurigo nodularis is an extremely itchy skin condition. It causes a rash that often includes hard lumps called nodules. You might also hear it called nodular prurigo. Doctors don’t know exactly what ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are few worse feelings than an itch you can’t scratch—especially when it’s unexplained and in an ...

What Causes a Rash in Your Armpit? An armpit rash is more common than you might think. Your armpits probably come into contact with more chemicals each day than most other parts of your body. Don’t be ...

Oak leaf itch mites, tiny pests that feed on cicada eggs and oak midge fly larvae, can cause itchy rashes in humans. Symptoms of oak leaf itch mite bites include intense itching, rashes, and ...