Skin Rashes: Types and Causes

There are many different types of skin rashes and many different causes of skin rashes. Although most skin rashes are harmless, some do need treatment (which may be tablets, creams or ointments) from your doctor or pharmacist. Some rashes (especially dark red or purple rashes that don't fade with pressure) may even need urgent medical treatment as they can be associated with meningitis and blood infection (septicaemia).

Acne Treatments

Acne (or Pimples) is common and troublesome. The aim of treatment is to clear spots as much as possible and to prevent scarring. Your doctor may recommend treatment applied to the skin (topical) or tablets, or a combination. Some things that work for others may not work well for you.

Acne (or Pimples): Causes, Risk Factors, Self-Help Advise and Treatment

Acne (also called 'pimples', 'spots' or 'zits') is a common condition, particularly in teenagers. It can also occasionally affect middle-aged people and babies. It often causes a lot of worry and distress but can usually be cleared up, or at least improved a lot, with the right treatment. The treatment can take about a month to work and you may need to continue it for a while, even after the spots have cleared.

New Psoriasis Drug Show Promise for Severe Form of Arthritis

A drug recently approved for the skin condition psoriasis may also help people with a debilitating form of arthritis that attacks the spine, a new clinical trial finds.

Keratoderma

Keratoderma' is a term that means marked thickening of the skin. 'Palmoplantar' refers to the skin on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands; these are the areas keratoderma affects most often. Palmoplantar keratoderma is also sometimes known as 'keratosis palmaris et plantaris'.