Advice has been issued for any Calderdale residents suffering a contagious, itchy rash caused by mites. Scabies is not usually a serious condition but does need to be treated as it is very infectious.

Contact dermatitis is a common cause of a rash in one area. This is especially true of a small rash that will not go away. Contact dermatitis usually starts as raised red spots. It can change to ...

Age less than 6 months old Ear pain or crying like in pain Discharge is yellow or green, cloudy white or smells bad Clear drainage (not from a head injury) lasts more than 24 hours You think your ...

Molluscum contagiosum is an infection that causes small bumps on the skin and can be spread through contact with a virus. Though it often heals on its own, several treatment options are also ...

If you’re unsure what caused the rash, taking a shower can reduce the likelihood of it lingering on the skin. In some cases, it may be necessary to apply certain products to your skin.

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.

Allergic contact dermatitis: An immune system reaction that appears on the skin. It can occur a few days after exposure rather than right away. The rash may become infected, particularly if you ...

Skin (cutaneous) lymphomas often manifest as a skin rash. Although usually identified early, skin lymphomas can be mistaken for other skin conditions, delaying diagnosis. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) ...