Flaky skin is a tough issue to tackle, having a potentially huge impact on self-confidence and mental health, as well as being uncomfortable and sometimes downright itchy. It's easy to jump to the ...

It can strike almost anywhere at any time _ your scalp, your toes, your ears or your nails. Even intimate areas can be affected. Fungal infections can be formidable. Athlete's foot isn't restricted to ...

In most cases, nappy rash is caused when your baby’s skin becomes irritated due to prolonged contact with faeces and urine while wearing nappies. ‘Over time, the urea and nitrogen in his waste react ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have terrible jock itch. Please tell me how to get rid of it! DEAR READER: Jock itch is uncomfortable, and scratching where this rash usually appears – the inner thighs and groin – ...

Tinea is commonly known as ringworm, a fungal infection that can be found anywhere on the body. It gets its name because of the circular rash it causes. The name of the infection is determined by ...

Candidiasis is a fungal skin infection. Home remedies and lifestyle changes often help, but antifungal cream or powder may be necessary. Different types of bacteria and fungi live and grow on your ...

The same condition that causes dandruff -- seborrheic dermatitis --also can cause a red and itchy beard. AndreyPopov Getty Images/iStockphoto If the skin under your facial hair is often red, irritated ...