Scientists have a new target to prevent cold sores -- and genital herpes flare-ups caused by the same virus -- after researchers discovered an unexpected way the herpes virus re-activates in the body.

Symptoms that differentiate early stage measles from the common cold are the physical signs. Small white spots might appear on the inside of the cheeks and lips, alongside a rash that usually starts ...

Astronauts on the International Space Station are falling ill due to an unexpected cause: excessive cleanliness leading to a ...

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are plagued by persistent rashes, unusual allergies and a variety of ...

Every year, a myriad of individuals struggle with the commonly encountered and irritating problem of cold sores. Various triggers such as stress, illness, and sun exposure could induce these ...

The best remedies for a sore throat usually include simple home treatments such as rest, gargling with salt water, and steam or humidity. Drinking plenty of liquids is also advised. But are hot or ...

However, there is no poison oak oil in sores or blisters. You will not spread the rash by touching these and then touching other parts of your body, items around you, or other people. A poison oak ...

Lyme disease often causes a rash that can be distinctive and resemble a bull’s eye. The rash can also change over time as the bacteria spread. Lyme disease can result from the bite of a black ...

Small lesions then spread to other parts of the body. Before a rash develops, you may have symptoms of an infection such as fever, headache, and sore throat. On lighter skin types, lesions from ...

Cold sores, caused by the herpes simplex virus ... it may not manifest as rash and instead the child may show signs such as being lethargic or irritable, not feeding, a high temperature.