Skin Infections & Rashes

• Acanthosis Nigricans (AN)

  Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a skin condition that causes dark, thick patches. AN isn’t harmful or contagious.

• Cellulitis

  Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and tissue below the skin’s surface. It can start with broken skin, like a cut.

• Chickenpox (Varicella)

  Learn all about the chickenpox infection, including the rash and other symptoms, causes, vaccine, treatment, and care.

• Cold Sores

  Cold sores are small painful blisters that can appear on or near the lips or nose. Learn symptoms, causes, and treatments, and how to help prevent cold sores.

• Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis) in Infants

  This harmless condition – the infant form of dandruff – causes rough, scaly patches on a baby’s skin.

• Dandruff

  Most cases of dandruff don’t require a visit to a doctor’s office. Treat them at home with special, over-the-counter dandruff shampoos.

• Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

  Learn about eczema symptoms, causes, and treatments, plus tips to manage itchy, dry skin and prevent flare ups in kids and teens.

• Erythema Multiforme

  By the looks of the “bulls-eye” marks this rash leaves on the skin, you might think it’s cause for concern. But erythema multiforme clears up on its own within a few weeks.

• Fifth Disease

  Fifth disease is a viral illness that causes a red rash on the face, body, arms, and legs. It’s especially common in kids ages of 5 to 15.

• Genital Herpes

  Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that’s usually caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2).