Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Tinea versicolor is a common skin infection caused by a fungus called Malassezia.

A 27-year-old male presented with complaints of a rash on the abdomen and lower legs. He states the rash began 3 months ago on his right calf but it has been spreading ever since. He was treated ...

Spots can also look very different depending on your skin tone. Some pink, red, or brown spots are more obvious on fair to ...

Athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, is a fungal skin infection that may feel painful or burn. Here's how to find relief with OTC ...

People with lighter skin tones may see shades of pink or purple, whereas people with darker skin tones may see areas of whitish-gray or deeper shades of brown or black. Consult with a healthcare ...

Skin discoloration refers to any change in your natural skin tone. Common causes include birthmarks, infection, and skin pigmentation disorders. Some birthmarks, such as dermal melanocytosis ...

An exanthem is any eruptive skin rash that may be associated with fever or other systemic symptoms. Causes include infectious pathogens, medication reactions and, occasionally, a combination of both.

An inner-thigh rash may be caused by a variety of factors, including friction, chafing, an allergic reaction, a disease, and a health condition. Its appearance depends on the rash's trigger. The ...

Over the years I have seen some very severe rashes – full body rashes with severe redness, dryness, cracking, weeping, and of course, intense itching. These are the cases where the itch causes sleep ...

If you play sport, or you're a liability on a night out, then you've probably woken up with some strange bruises on your legs and arms and wondered where the hell they've come from. Unless you ...