Symptom: Inflamed Skin

What Is a Fever? High Temperature, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 9th of May 2026 What Is It? A fever is a higher-than-normal body temperature, usually meaning the body is responding to infection, inflammation, heat exposure, vaccination, or another trigger. In many adults and children, a temperature of around 38°C or above is generally considered a fever. Fever itself is […]

What Is Sunburn? UV Skin Damage, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 7th of May 2026 What Is It? Sunburn is skin damage caused by too much ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from the sun or artificial UV sources such as tanning beds or sunlamps. It usually causes redness, warmth, tenderness, discomfort, and sometimes peeling or blistering. Although it may look like […]

What Is Dermatitis? Eczema, Contact Dermatitis, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 3rd of May 2026 What Is It? Dermatitis is a general term for inflammation of the skin. It can cause the skin to become itchy, red, dry, cracked, swollen, sore, or irritated. Two common forms are eczema and contact dermatitis. Eczema is often used as a general term, but […]

What Is a Superficial Fungal Infection? Skin Fungus, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 11th of May 2026 What Is It? A superficial fungal infection is a common infection affecting the outer layers of the skin, nails, or hair. It happens when fungi grow on the surface of the body, often causing itching, redness, scaling, peeling, ring-shaped patches, or changes in skin or […]

What Is Acne Vulgaris? Common Acne, Causes & What It Means

What Is It? Acne vulgaris is a common long-term skin condition where hair follicles and oil glands become blocked and inflamed. It can appear as blackheads, whiteheads, red bumps, pus-filled spots, or deeper painful lumps. The word vulgaris means common, so acne vulgaris simply refers to the common form of acne. It is usually not […]

What Is a Localised Insect Bite Reaction? Itch, Swelling & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 10th of May 2026 What Is It? A localised insect bite reaction is a skin reaction that happens around the area where an insect bites or stings. It usually causes itching, redness, mild swelling, warmth, or a raised bump at the bite site. The word localised means the reaction […]

What Is Otitis Externa? Outer Ear Canal Infection & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 3rd of May 2026 What Is It? Otitis externa is inflammation or infection of the outer ear canal, the passage between the outside of the ear and the eardrum. It is sometimes called outer ear canal infection or swimmer’s ear. Otitis externa usually causes ear pain, itching, redness, swelling, […]

What Is Gout? Uric Acid, Sudden Joint Pain & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 12th of May 2026 What Is It? Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that happens when urate crystals form in or around a joint. These crystals can trigger sudden attacks of joint pain, swelling, redness, warmth, and tenderness. Gout is usually linked to high uric acid levels in […]

What Is Nappy Rash? Diaper Rash & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 3rd of May 2026 What Is It? Nappy rash, also called diaper rash, is skin irritation that happens in the area covered by a nappy or diaper. The nappy area includes the buttocks, genitals, upper thighs, and skin folds covered by the nappy. It usually appears as red, sore, […]

What Is a Cold Sore? Contagious Lip Blisters & What They Mean

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 9th of May 2026 What Is It? A cold sore is a small, painful blister or cluster of blisters that usually appears on or around the lips. It is most commonly caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1, often shortened to HSV-1. HSV-1 is the most common cause, […]

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