Sea lice bites are an itchy rash caused by jellyfish larvae that get trapped in swimsuits after swimming in the ocean. The larvae release toxins that trigger irritation, redness, and welts on the skin ...

Babesiosis, another tick-borne illness, involves a parasitic infection that affects red blood cells, leading to fever and fatigue. Rocky Mountain spotted fever, caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, can ...

A common symptom of Lyme disease is a bullseye-shaped rash. However, many other conditions may cause a similar rash, including ringworm, fixed drug reactions, and allergic reactions to insect bites.

Lilliana Marinko, manager of infectious diseases with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, mentioned Lyme disease in her reportable disease report, but completely overlooked the fact that human ...

You can’t contract the rash from another person, but the plant’s oil can transfer from your clothing. Hiking and biking in parks and woodlands are popular outdoor activities, but some native ...

Red, irritated, or scaly skin on your baby's bottom is likely due to diaper dermatitis, better known as diaper rash. This common condition is usually seen in infants aged 9-12 months. It shows up ...

A pimply rash on your buttocks can have many causes. It may be the result of the skin being irritated by tight clothes or bicycle riding. It may also be due to an allergic reaction, chemical irritant, ...

They're just below thermal burn temperatures, and therefore they're causing changes in the skin and it's resulting in kind of a net-like rash." While the condition often resolves on its own within ...

Exposure to chlorine can cause a dry, sore rash that may burn or itch. Over-the-counter products such as hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines can help treat the rash. Chlorine is a chemical ...

The first exposure sensitizes your body to the allergen, while the second exposure causes the rash. View the slideshow below for photos of irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis.