Hot tub rash is a skin condition which occurs due to bacterial infection of the hair follicles. The condition is named thus because the causative bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa tend to grow and thrive in swimming pools, hot tubs, and loofah sponges, etc. The medical term for the condition is hot tub folliculitis or Pseudomonas… Continue reading Hot Tub Rash
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Rash Under Armpit
Rash under armpit is usually a mild and harmless condition. It can however cause increased irritation, discomfort, and sometimes pain. Hence, most patients wish to get rid of it at the earliest. A rash under armpit may occur due to many different causes. Most cases of rash under armpit vanish on their own. Patients only… Continue reading Rash Under Armpit
Keratoacanthoma
Also abbreviated as KA, keratoacanthoma is the name of a type of skin malignancy which is identified by the occurrence of abnormal bumps on the skin. These bumps are shaped like a volcano and develop quite rapidly. The skin cancer is more prevalent in middle-aged adults and the elderly who have been exposed to the… Continue reading Keratoacanthoma
Hay Fever Rash
Hay fever rash may occur as part of hay fever, an illness marked by symptoms such as congestion, itchy eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and sinus heaviness. Hay fever occurs as an allergic reaction to indoor or outdoor allergens like pet dander, pollen, or dust mites. Hay fever rash is one of the least discussed symptoms… Continue reading Hay Fever Rash