Yes, cold sores are caused by the herpes virus. I’m very loud and proud when I declare I can’t share drinks, food or kisses ...

Shingles may develop on your scalp and face if the virus that causes it travels along the trigeminal nerve. It may cause burning pain, itching, and clusters of painful blisters. Prompt medical ...

The spread of monkeypox disease, also known as Mpox, has been rampant across the country, especially among sex workers, in ...

Cycle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Cycle) announces today completion of the acquisition of Banner Life Sciences, LLC (Banner) which includes its BAFIERTAM® (monomethyl fumarate) product for the treatment of ...

A topical approach to relieving itch is particularly helpful for pruritus resulting from skin damage, inflammation, or dryness (Yosipovitch, 2003). Treatments commonly used include those that ...

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Traveling in cold weather conditions can be life threatening. The information provided here is designed for educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or experience. Princeton ...

Most scabs on the scalp aren’t cause for concern. They may be caused by exposure to an irritant or a mild skin condition, and either heal on their own or with over-the-counter (OTC) treatments.

An itch can drive you absolutely crazy, but there are times when scratching only makes it worse—throwing your body's ...

Both herpes simplex viruses (HSV) can cause internal and external symptoms, like sores. Herpes symptoms of HSV type 1, which is normally transmitted through kissing or sharing objects like ...

Here are all the current wildfires burning in Southern California at a glance. Remains of 95-year-old grandmother discovered at her Altadena home after fire The remains of a 95-year-old ...

This one can be a big sign that your skin isn’t hydrated enough. Because dehydrated skin loses elasticity, this causes “the ...