Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, yet cases have resurged, with recent outbreaks tied to falling vaccination rates. The virus spreads easily, shows early unique signs, and can lead ...

World AIDS Day 2025 highlights key signs and symptoms of HIV that people often miss. Knowing them early can support timely testing and care. World AIDS Day is marked every year to raise awareness ...

Treat simple rashes from insect bites, allergies, irritants, or minor infections at home with baths, ice, and over-the-counter medication. Avoid triggers that can cause allergies or irritation, using ...

A viral rash occurs as a symptom of an underlying viral infection. It can appear with other common viral symptoms like fever, headache, body aches, or fatigue. Most viral rashes start on your trunk or ...

During its second stage, syphilis may lead to a rash on one or several parts of the body. It most commonly affects the trunk, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet. The rash typically does not ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

HIV destroys the immune system from within. Despite decades of research, there still isn’t a vaccine against the virus. The shape-shifting pathogen rapidly adapts to vaccines and renders them useless.

The World Health Organization has released updated clinical guidelines for mpox management, with new emphasis on routine HIV testing for all mpox patients. The revised recommendations, issued this ...

Having a circular rash can spark fears that you’ve picked up ringworm. After all, the fungal infection is notorious for causing a ring-shaped rash. But there are a lot of other circular rashes that ...

A sun rash — known medically as a polymorphic light eruption — is a skin reaction due to sun exposure. It may cause irritation but does not usually result in serious complications. It typically ...