Posts Tagged ‘Rashes’

What Does A Yeast Infection Look Like

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Being a fungal infection, yeast infection definitely does not look appeasing when it occurs in a body part. The basic appearance of this ailment is characterized by red rashes over the affected skin-area and formation of patches over those regions.
If one’s mouth region has this infection then it is generally referred to as ‘thrush.’
In such [...]

What Does Scabies Look Like?

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

 You may have asked around, what does scabies look like. Read on, to know the answer to your question.  
What Is Scabies?
Scabies is a skin infection that is caused by tiny burrowing parasitic (Sarcoptes Scabiei) mites. It is actually an allergic reaction to the mites, feces and eggs that comes up in the form of [...]

What does poison ivy look like

Monday, March 30th, 2009

poison ivy is a rash that comes when you touch the poison ivy plant. I am sure you’ve had the experience before, probably as a kid, when you played with your kids outside. The poison ivy plant is green and has big, thick hairy leaves. I mean, they are not huge like those of a [...]

What Does Scarlet Fever Look Like?

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Scarlet Fever
Sterptococcus Bacterium is responsible for developing a rash which is scarlet in colour. A poison is produced by this bacterium which, in turn, gives illness. Children face the risk of having rashes on skin if they get scarlet fever. This rash may resemble intense sunburn and then other parts of the body also get [...]

What Does Rosy Pinky Rash Look Like?

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Rosy Pinky Rash
Roseola infantum is responsible for developing Rosy Pinky Rash in children. Children, who belong to age group 6 to 24 months, are more susceptible to such rash. Though children are at more risk for Rosy Pinky Rash, but adults may also develop it. Since Roseola is contagious it can easily be transferred from [...]