Parasitic Diseases

If you notice a rash or spot on your penis, your mind may go straight to the worst-case scenario. Penile cancer or a sexually transmitted infection (STI) may be the first things you think of. Most of the time, an abnormal spot or bump on your penis is not serious. Still, it is important to see your healthcare provider. Here are some of the causes your healthcare provider may look for. This article discusses some of the causes of rashes and spots on the penis, including infectious and non-infectious conditions. Verywell / Emily Roberts Non-Infectious Causes of Spots on the Penis Non-infectious means you cannot get the condition from someone else or pass it on. These conditions tend to be less serious. Still, you should not ignore your condition just because it is non-infectious. Any of these conditions can lead to scarring of the penis. There may be redness, skin cracks, and tender, sore areas. Uncircumcised penises are mor...

Ricky Rash's search for answers began almost from the moment he found his son's body in a field a few miles from their Virginia farm. Why would a 15-year-old boy take his own life? Why especially this boy, a hard-working teenager whose dreams and intelligence seemed sure to take him far beyond his Nottoway County dairy farm? Here was a kid who was big for his age but gentle, who loved to read so much that he carried his Kindle into the woods when he hunted deer and talked of going to Virginia Tech and then maybe Harvard Law School. After Eric's suicide in January 2011, Ricky and Diane Rash hunted for clues to explain their son's death, including his Facebook page. But they found that the Internet giant, citing state and federal privacy laws, blocked their access until their son's estate was settled. So now the Rashes want to change the law. "We were just grieving parents reaching out for anything we could," Ricky Rash said. "Our issue with Facebo...

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition that affects approximately 30% of the U.S. population. It's characterized by dry, itchy skin, but eczema symptoms can also include redness, rashes, cracking, blisters, and bleeding.  While there is no cure for eczema, experts we spoke to said that the best over-the-counter creams and balms can help repair the skin barrier and decrease symptoms . Eczema creams are different from your regular facial moisturizers and body lotions. They're specifically formulated for eczema-prone skin—that is, skin affected by severe dryness, itchiness, redness, and sensitivity. We researched the best eczema creams and consulted dermatologists who shared their recommendations for eczema treatments based on clinical experience before we tested and reviewed them based on our first-hand experience of using them on our eczema-prone skin. A board-certified dermatologist on our Medical Expert Board also r...

Biotin (vitamin B7) is a micronutrient vital to energy production, nervous system health, and other bodily functions. Found in a plethora of foods and available as a supplement, biotin is most well-known for strengthening hair and nails and combatting alopecia . More research is needed, but there is also some evidence that biotin may improve symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, and help people with diabetes gain control of their blood sugar. While the use of biotin is generally safe, the vitamin may interfere with some lab tests and medications, so you should tell your healthcare provider if you plan to use it. This article covers biotin's benefits for your health and hair, its safety, and how to select the right biotin product for you. Verywell / JR Bee What Is Biotin? Biotin is an essential nutrient. An essential nutrient is one that your body can't produce or can't produce enough of and needs to function correctly. ...