Itchy, raised bumps caused by hives can look different on medium and dark skin tones. Instead of pink, they may be the same color as the skin. Hives is a common condition that causes itchy ...

Dermatographism is a form of pressure urticaria in which hives will form along the lines of trauma wherever the skin is scratched, rubbed, or roughly stroked. The term "dermatographism" literally ...

When he was in training as a dermatology resident more than 20 years ago, he was in the ER when a patient with dark skin came into the intensive care unit with a severe rash caused by a rare ...

It occurs due to overheating. The rash typically appears as clusters of pink raised dots on light skin and as white or gray spots on dark skin. Babies may develop small water blisters on the rash.

However, some contagious infections can cause hives. Hives, or urticaria, causes welts on the skin. It is a type of itchy rash. While the rash itself is not contagious, the underlying cause may be.

All parents worry about diaper rash, but every ... Oh, my gracious; that's all dark and green. Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP The first sign is usually redness, bumps, or raw skin that can appear anywhere ...

Aquagenic urticaria is a rare condition where people have an allergic skin reaction to water. The reaction typically involves hives and bumps and can occur as often as several times a day.