Medically reviewed by Haley Andress, PA-C Chlorinated pools do a good job of drying out your skin because chlorine strips away its natural oils. But if you develop a rash after swimming in a pool, you may be dealing with more than dry skin: It’s possible you have a chlorine rash. Any pool rash can
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What Do Bed Bug Bites Look Like and How Should You Treat Them?
Medically reviewed by Daniel Gutierrez, PA-C Does pulling back the sheets of a hotel room bed give you pause and make you wonder, “What do bed bugs look like?” Have you woken up with clusters of small red bumps and asked yourself, “What do bed bug bites look like?” Bed bug bites are usually more
[Read More]Swimmer’s Itch: How to Treat It Now and Avoid It Next Time
Medically reviewed by Jennifer Wong, DO You take a dip in a cold, sparkling lake on a hot summer day, expecting to come out feeling cool and refreshed. But within minutes of wading out of the water, you find yourself with itchy legs and perhaps, small red spots. It could be swimmer’s itch, a reaction
[Read More]Is Your Sun Rash from a Sun Allergy or Phototoxicity?
Medically reviewed by Ted Schiff, MD Does the sun disagree with your skin? If you got an itchy sun rash or an especially painful sunburn after soaking up some rays, you may have photosensitivity, which simply means your skin is extra sensitive to the sun. That sensitivity could be caused by a sun allergy or
[Read More]What’s That Summer Skin Rash?
Medically reviewed by: Ted Schiff, MD Sunburns are a summer bummer, but they’re hardly the only annoying skin problem that can crop up after fun in the sun. Spending more time outdoors, decked in shorts or a swimsuit, increases your odds of developing a variety of summer skin rashes, from heat rash to folliculitis to
[Read More]Laser Treatment for Rosacea: How It Can Help
Medical Review By: Kerry Shaughnessy, MD Even if you follow a gentle skincare routine and use the medications your doctor has prescribed for your rosacea, you may still be frustrated by persistent redness and visible veins on your face. If so, adding laser treatment could help reduce both symptoms — and give you a
[Read More]What to Know About COVID Arm
Medical Review By: Ted Schiff, MD You may have heard or read something in the news about so-called COVID arm, a rare delayed reaction to the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. Or maybe you’ve experienced this arm swelling and redness yourself. Is this COVID vaccine side effect something to worry about? What is COVID
[Read More]How to Identify Scabies (With Pictures)
Medical Review By: Ted Schiff, MD If your skin has red bumps that are mighty itchy, the cause could be a mite. Here’s what to know about the contagious infestation known as scabies and how to recognize it so you or your child can get treated before the itching becomes unbearable. What is scabies?
[Read More]Is Shingles Contagious to Kids?
Medical Review By: Ted Schiff, MD Shingles is miserable. The painful, fluid-filled blisters can last weeks before they crust over and disappear, and in some people, nerve pain lasts even longer. If you have shingles, you probably wouldn’t wish it on anyone. While you’re waiting for the outbreak to end, if you have children or
[Read More]Breast Cancer Skin Changes to Watch For
Imagine you notice one of your breasts has become red and feels warm to the touch. Or the skin looks different — say, pebbly, like an orange peel. You do the smart thing and make an appointment with a dermatologist, expecting to go home with a prescription for a skin cream. But it’s possible you
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