Peanut allergy can be serious. Find out what you need to know to prevent a life-threatening reaction and get the latest on treatment approaches.
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Penicillin allergy
Understand the importance of an accurate diagnosis for this type of allergy and the best practices for antibiotic treatment.
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Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
This highly contagious eye condition can be itchy and uncomfortable. But much like the common cold, it rarely requires medicine or staying home.
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Keratosis pilaris
Find out more about this harmless, nonpitch skin condition that causes bumpy, rough skin on the upper arms, thighs or buttocks.
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Age spots (liver spots)
Learn more about the harmless dark spots on your skin that tend to appear as you age, especially in areas exposed to the sun. Treatment is available.
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Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of this itchy rash that most often begins before age 5, is persistent, and has periods of clearing and relapse.
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Pityriasis rosea
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this large rash common among teens and young adults.
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Poison ivy rash
Learn about the symptoms, causes and home remedies for this itchy skin rash and how to prevent it.
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Roseola
Learn about the causes of and home-care tips for this common viral infection that often affects children by age 2, causing a high fever followed by a rash.
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Sun allergy
Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this itchy rash that is an allergic reaction to sunlight.
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Tinea versicolor
Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatments of this common skin infection that usually responds to treatment.
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Shin splints
This pain along the shin bone is common in runners, dancers and military trainees. Learn how to prevent shin splints.