If you do have scabies you should not come onto campus until 24 hours after you have started treatment. Scabies is an itchy rash caused by mites, leading to general skin irritation and discomfort.

Journalist Annie Lowrey has a rare disease that causes a near-constant itch that doesn't respond to most treatments. She ...

Devil's-bit scabious gets its Latin name - 'Scabere', meaning to scratch - from its traditional use as a treatment for skin conditions, such as scabies and the sores of bubonic plague. Its common name ...

An exanthem is any eruptive skin rash that may be associated with fever or other systemic symptoms. Causes include infectious pathogens, medication reactions and, occasionally, a combination of both.

Apply a cold compress or a wet washcloth to small areas of skin that may be itchy due to a rash, bug bite, or burn. You may use this method for 5 to 10 minutes at a time. For a widespread area of ...

Lyme disease often is known for its classic bullseye rash but symptoms can appear in multiple ways. Identifying Lyme disease with pictures can help you to understand these different types of rashes.