Dr. Miller says cleaning your rash once a day is plenty. If you choose to do so in the shower, use lukewarm water; high heat ...

Shingles of any type is believed to affect around 1 in 3 people in their lifetime and it’s estimated that up to 1 million new ...

Ruby Valley Medical Center has issued guidance on how to seek care for chicken pox after a local case was confirmed at ...

At least 300 measles cases have been reported across the U.S. in the past year, with outbreaks in 14 states, and public health officials are encouraging vaccination to protect against the highly ...

If transmission occurs for any reason, the exposed individual would develop chickenpox, not shingles. Other Causes of Rash Under the Breast Shingles can mimic other types of rashes. Because the ...

Wellford Academy in Spartanburg District 5 reported four cases of chickenpox on Feb. 27. Those who were not vaccinated at that school could not return until March 11th. Children should get the ...

Anyone who has had chickenpox carries the varicella-zoster ... it can lead to disseminated lesions, prolonged illness, and a greater risk of severe complications such as organ involvement and ...

The school said students with chickenpox need to stay home from school until the rash has scabbed or dried. "TCA takes safety and health of students very seriously. We made the call with the ...

A diagnosis of chickenpox can usually be made from the characteristic chickenpox rash (see box on clinical features/symptoms), although the rash may not be widespread in children. If in doubt, ask if ...

In an email sent to parents of central campus Monday, the academy said that students with chickenpox need to stay home from school until their rash has scabbed or dried. "TCA takes safety and ...

Poison oak rash is an allergic reaction to the leaves or stems of the western poison oak plant (Toxicodendron diversilobum). Home remedies and medical treatments can help manage symptoms.