A novel study shows that the live-attenuated varicella zoster vaccine may protect against dementia in older adults.

A vaccination to prevent horribly painful shingles may offer an extra benefit: New research suggests it might lower the risk of dementia, too ...

Catching a gnarly cold or getting a hellish sunburn can throw a wrench into any vacation, but shingles can be a whole other level of pain to deal with. It’s bad enough to get it when you’re in the ...

After we recover from chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in nerve tissues and can reactivate later in life, often due to age-related or stress-related weakening of the immune system.” While ...

New Delhi: Shingles, often dismissed as a painful skin condition, has far-reaching health implications beyond its characteristic rash. Recent studies reveal a concerning link between shingles and ...

The chickenpox vaccine protects against the highly contagious varicella-zoster virus, which results in a rash and potentially ...

Poison oak rash is an allergic reaction to the leaves or stems of the western poison oak plant (Toxicodendron diversilobum). Home remedies and medical treatments can help manage symptoms.

Allergic reactions can vary from mild to severe. Symptoms in babies include a rash, wheezing, and swelling around the mouth. This article looks at the symptoms of a dairy allergy in infants and ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs but can spread to other parts of the body, including the skin. Once it reaches the skin, TB can cause a variety of lesions ...

So do potential off-label uses of existing drugs, including IL-17 inhibitors. Hives (urticaria) are a type of rash that causes raised, red, itchy bumps or welts. Hives may be acute, appearing quickly ...

That said, it's also possible to get athletes foot on the hands, a condition known as tinea manuum. On the back of the hand, the rash may appear as scaly red, itchy circles. On the palm, it may appear ...