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1 Avoid Sun Poisoning
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2 Unwanted Side Effect of Exercise: Chafing
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3 Having a Green Thumb Could Give You a Red Rash
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6 You Asked: I Think I Have Lyme Disease
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7 Home Remedy For Poison Ivy
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8 Cell Phone Rashes Give Reason to Drop a Call
If using a cell phone leaves you with a rash along your jaw, cheek, or ear, chances are that you're probably allergic to nickel. While nickel allergies are nothing new, doctors are just beginning to see a trend that they're calling "cell phone rash." And thanks to unlimited data plans and less use of landlines, both the rash and cell phone usage are on the rise. Symptoms of "cell phone rash" Read more
Planting your own vegetable garden is fun and rewarding, not to mention a money-saver when it comes to all the veggies it produces. If you're new to gardening, then you may want to know a surprising fact. For some people, touching the leaves, stems, or veggies of certain plants can result in a red, dotty, itchy rash known as contact dermatitis. It can happen with zucchini, cucumber, pumpkins, or Read more
Try as you might to avoid its shiny and oily leaves, the blistery rash caused by contact with poison ivy, oak, or sumac can linger. One of the most common rashes for outdoorsy adults and children can be treated with a common ingredient found in your kitchen cabinet. Baking soda baths and pastes are home remedies endorsed by the American Academy of Dermatology to reduce the itch factor created by Read more
Aside from blisters, the dreaded shin splints, and pulled muscles, there's another demon trying to stop us from getting in a good workout — chafing. When you're sweating and your skin is either rubbing against loose fabric or other skin, you're left with a stinging, burning sensation. The area usually looks red and raw, and can get so irritated that it bleeds. You may have noticed male Read more
So you went hiking last weekend and you accidentally tromped through a patch of poison ivy. You've got a nasty, blistery rash all over your feet and you want it to go away pronto. I've only tried a few of these home remedies, so I can't vouch for all of them, but anything's worth one try when you're itching like crazy. Jewelweed, a common weed found in damp areas, is often used to help treat Read more
You're asking and I'm answering. Dear Fit, Last weekend after a night of camping, I was washing my hair and realized there was something stuck to my scalp. My husband took a look and found a small black tick embedded in my skin. He removed the whole thing, and aside from being completely freaked out, now I'm worried that I have Lyme disease. How do I know? —Totally Ticked Off by a Tick I'm sure Read more
'Tis the season for Hiking and trail running. There's a lot of beauty in these woods, but you got to be careful and avoid the poison ivy that lurks at the edges of the forest. Yes, it pays to know your enemy. First off, it is the uroshiol oil on the plant that is the culprit and creates the horrible itchy, blistery skin reactions associated with poison ivy. While some people don't have a Read more
When you're out in the sun, which is bound to happen with all this gorgeous warm weather we're having, you've got to be careful not to get sun poisoning, or Photodermatitis, as it is scientifically called. Sun poisoning is a condition that develops when your skin over reacts to UV rays from the sun. What causes it? Sometimes certain medications like antibiotics, certain skin products such as Read more
Summer seems like the perfect season for stripping down to the bare minimum, but for lil ones headed out in the sun, it's time to cover up. Rash guards do a whole lot more than simply keeping sand from rubbing against wet skin. Today's garments provide UPF protection as well, helping lil ones keep the sun's harmful rays at bay. Check Read more
Diaper rash ranks high on many a mother's list of evils. The red and bumpy condition can cause discomfort for everyone involved. Despite the pain it may cause to your little one, diaper rash is a completely normal part of being a baby. Take the quiz to see how much you know about it. Take the Quiz Read more
