Medically reviewed by Candice W. Jones, MD FAAP It's not uncommon for a baby's adorable little legs to develop skin rashes, seemingly out of nowhere. And while any skin abnormality is understandably a ...

A type of spongiotic dermatitis that almost always occurs on the leg, stasis dermatitis (SD) is thought to be related to chronic venous insufficiency with venous hypertension. An age-related decrease ...

Pimples or a pimple-like rash can develop on any part of the body, including on the legs and thighs. Potential causes include folliculitis, keratosis pilaris, and hives. Pimples often appear as one or ...

Hives and rashes, though both affect the skin, differ significantly. Hives are raised, itchy welts often linked to allergies, appearing suddenly and fading quickly. Rashes encompass various skin ...

Since the start of 2024, there have been 128 cases of measles in 19 states and seven outbreaks, concerning public health officials. As the highly contagious virus continues to spread, being familiar ...

Cellulitis is an infection of the subcutaneous fat that is so closely related to erysipelas, an infection of the dermis, that some authorities use the terms interchangeably. Unlike erysipelas, the ...