Red spots on the skin can be caused by various factors, ranging from harmless to signs of underlying health issues. This article explores 10 common causes and offers advice on how to manage them.

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Having psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that causes inflamed skin patches, can make you more likely to develop certain skin infections. A combination of ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...

Moisturizers are helpful for healing and hydrating your skin. You may also need to treat any underlying conditions, like eczema or psoriasis, that cause dry skin. Also, avoiding long showers and ...

From cystic acne to keloids, dermatologists explain why you should never pop these 18 common skin bumps and share proper ...

Cosmetic products like nail polish and nail polish removers can damage the skin around fingernails. Handling raw garlic ...

Scratching can also cause a skin infection with redness and swelling. You get pinworms by accidentally swallowing or breathing in their eggs. You could eat or drink something that's contaminated ...

A coyote with what appears to be mange was spotted in Harwich. New England Wildlife Centers office in Barnstable urges people ...

Fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot and ringworm, occur when one type of fungal microbe becomes too prevalent in one area of the body so that the immune system cannot defeat it. Like many ...