Dr. Truswell was the first in his ... and cause shingles in adults. Hives (urticaria) are raised welts that form on a patch of skin. Symptoms include significant itching and swelling.

DEAR DR. ROACH: A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine. At 63, I’m one of the 1% who has ...

Chicken pox (varicella) is the disease people get when they are exposed to the varicella-zoster virus for the first time.

Warmer weather is here and so are the mosquitoes. Here’s what happens when a mozzie bites and our body reacts.

Do not rub the skin too harshly with the towel. Launder your towel and/or washcloth right away to avoid spreading the shingles virus to others. Oatmeal helps relieve itching. When oatmeal is combined ...

We tend to think of COVID-19 as a respiratory illness. But, like many viruses, COVID can also affect your skin and cause ...

The NHS is urging people to use the Pharmacy First scheme as it can help save time and money - and there are seven conditions ...

Amid warnings of a 'tripledemic' of cold, flu and Covid this winter, millions could bypass the GP queue and directly access ...

Millions of people could skip the GP queue this winter and get the advice and medication they need amid warnings of a ...