Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Armpit rashes can be caused by allergic reactions, infections, and chronic conditions. Armpits are a common place to get ...

IDEAS Syphilis, the ‘Great Pretender,’ is back The shock resurgence of an old disease is causing pain and misdiagnoses. New cases are outpacing public health officials’ ability to keep up.

Syphilis is known as "the great mimicker" because of the way it manifests itself – liver inflammation, cardiac issues, rashes and swollen lymph nodes – can be chalked up to so many other causes.

A qualified healthcare provider will be able to determine the exact cause of your rash, whether it is syphilis or something else, and recommend the right course of treatment.

(Image via Getty Images) The second stage of syphilis can include a rash appearing on the stomach, back, the palms of the hands and bottoms of your feet.

South Dakota has the highest rate of syphilis in the country, with 229 people with the STI per every 100,000 state residents.

An armpit rash can be uncomfortable or even painful. Often, the cause is mysterious, but you can treat the conditions at home. Sometimes, however, an armpit rash is severe enough to require a trip ...

Diseases that were once thought to be eradicated are making a comeback in the US and beyond with experts warning about the return of illnesses like leprosy and syphilis.

Rates of syphilis in the US are higher than anytime since the 1950s, CDC says While not eradicated, syphilis cases had been under control, thanks to penicillin used to treat the sexually ...

If syphilis is so curable, why are the numbers of cases rising? Although screening and treatment for syphilis is easy, highly accurate and effective, rates of the disease are continuing to rise.

A monkeypox rash can take the form of pimples or blisters. The rash looks similar to other illnesses, like genital herpes and syphilis.

There are many causes of an armpit rash. Many respond to home remedies or over-the-counter treatments, but some may need medical treatment.