If your skin breaks out in red, itchy patches during the summer, especially after wearing tight or synthetic clothes, you're not alone. It’s likely heat rash—something I used to deal with every year.
Skin conditions and diseases are very common and affect millions of people each year, from acne and rosacea to eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) and psoriasis. Acne, one of the most common skin ...
Mother Nature has given the D.C. region somewhat of a break from the heat this week. But all the hot days have led to an uptick in some heat-related skin conditions. The most common of which is known ...
SELF: Sonal Shah, associate professor of dermatology at the School of Medicine, discussed the causes of heat rash. “Heat rash typically occurs when you’re in a hot and humid environment and sweat ...
Temperatures are rising across Oklahoma, and health experts are warning residents about heat rash, a common summertime skin condition. Dr. Lacy Anderson explains that heat rash occurs when sweat ducts ...
Summer can be fun and exciting, but it also brings problems for women’s skin and intimate health. Hot weather and humidity make sweat stick to the skin, which can cause rashes, fungal ...
Extreme heat can become lethal quickly. A young man cools off at Washington, D.C.'s Yards Park during a heat wave in 2021. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images For many people, summer is a time for ...
A rash on the inner thigh or near the groin can be caused by close-fitting clothing, leg shaving, or situations that result ...
Once the heat index passes 80 degrees Fahrenheit, the National Weather Service advises people to exercise caution outdoors to minimize their risk of heat-related illnesses. As temperatures rise across ...
As Hot August Nights heats up here on campus and across our community next week, it’s important to understand how our bodies respond to high temperatures and when those responses can turn dangerous, ...
With summer in full swing, Hawaii’s warm climate can quickly turn dangerous if you’re not careful. Dr. Theresa Wee, President and Owner of Wee Pediatrics, warns that high temperatures—even in the ...