There are many other types of rashes with a wide variety of causes. Treatment for a rash requires the correct diagnosis and can include medication and avoiding potential triggers.  Easily ...

As the outbreak widens, dermatologists may see cases for the first time. “It’s really important to have this on our radar,” ...

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The shingles virus can cause inflammation in organs, and it can infect blood vessels in the brain, hampering blood flow.

Doctors explain everything you need to know about Lyme disease and what to do if you find a tick attached to your skin.

According to a study of more than 280,000 retirees in Wales, those who received a shingles vaccine after turning 80 were 20 ...

New research has linked the shingles vaccine to a reduced risk of dementia, but who is eligible for the jab and what are the ...

A new analysis of a vaccination program in Wales found that the shingles vaccine appeared to lower new dementia diagnoses by 20% -- more than any other known intervention.

Catching a gnarly cold or getting a hellish sunburn can throw a wrench into any vacation, but shingles can be a whole other level of pain to deal with. It’s bad enough to get it when you’re in the ...