It's one of medicine's biggest mysteries — why sometimes our immune system attacks our own bodies. Autoimmune diseases affect ...

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When skin touches poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac plants, the oils from the plant can cause a rash. This rash can be ...

Over nine in 10 people in Singapore aged 50 years or older carry the chickenpox virus that may reactivate as shingles. Read ...

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 ...

How one woman went from a severe alopecia areata diagnosis to finding the right prescription treatment for her—and getting ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Conditions that mimic measles can make the real thing tougher to spot. An OMED presenter discussed what red ...

What are called autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body – and tens of millions of people. While most common in women, these diseases can strike anyone, adults or children, and ...

Trapped moisture fuels breakouts and infections in winters. You can keep your skin healthy, and avoid acne breakouts with simple steps, like wearing breathable fabrics, taking quick showers, and with ...