Dermatology Blog

Itchy rashes, with the exception of chickenpox and impetigo, are not infectious. Which diseases present with an itchy rash and how do they develop and heal ?  

Have you developed a rash all over your body and don't know what caused it? The most common causes are allergies, infections or stress. How to recognize the different types of itchy rashes and when…

You wake up in the morning, look in the mirror and... a red spot on your cheek! What now? Does it itch, burn or spread? If red spots appear on your skin out of nowhere, don't panic right away. But it…

In this article we will not describe the causes or symptoms of dyshidrotic eczema. They are well known to the diagnosed patient. We will focus on treatment and prevention to reduce recurrence.

Eczema on the palms of the hands occurs as a reaction of the skin to irritation. It is most often occupational eczema, which occurs when the skin is exposed to irritants for a long time, called…

Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disease that can make life very uncomfortable. Learn what triggers it and what treatments work for it.

An allergic rash causes unpleasant itching, redness or painful blisters. How to recognize it, treat it effectively and what to do to prevent it from coming back?

Contact dermatitis (contact eczema) is a common skin condition causing itching, redness and blistering. What does contact dermatitis look like, what are the causes and what treatment is most…

Literature indicates nickel intolerance occurs in 17% of women and 5% of men. If nickel combines with cobalt, the risk of a reaction is as high as 30%. Allergies are so common that allergists and…