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Raquel Ayala

Raquel Ayala, RN, NCSN, is a nurse in a public school district. She previously cared for patients in pediatric inpatient units. She writes about childhood rashes and skin concerns. Ayala manages routine lice checks and health notices for several thousand students across the district. She earned a bachelor of science in nursing from Vanderbilt University.

Does Scabies Look Like Poison Ivy?
Why Is My Finger Itching? Common Causes and What to Do
Is Tinea Capitis Contagious? Spread, Risk & Prevention
Does Sunlight Help Ringworm or Make It Worse?
What Looks Like Ringworm but Doesn’t Itch?
Can Poison Ivy Look Like Bug Bites?
How Long Does It Take for Impetigo to Go Away?
Do Scabies Live in Hair or on the Scalp?
What Is a Welt? Causes, Treatment, and When to Worry
Why Do I Keep Getting Random Scratches?
Can Well Water Cause Itchy Skin?
What Does Early Scabies Look Like: Rash & Burrows
How Long Does Petechiae Last and When to Worry?
What Do Bed Bug Bites Look Like? (With Pictures)
Does Castor Oil Stop Itching?
What Do Scabies Burrows Look Like and Where They Appear
Can You Spread Folliculitis? Causes and Prevention
Is Nodular Scabies Dangerous? Risks and Treatment
Can Shingles Cause Breast Pain?
Why Are My Shoulders Itchy? Common Causes and Relief
What Do Heat Bumps Look Like? Types and Signs
How to Identify Flea Bites: Signs and Symptoms
Why Is My Hand Itching? Common Causes Explained
Why Do I Itch All Over My Body? Causes and Relief
Is Petechiae From a Blood Pressure Cuff Normal?
How to Get Rid of Bed Bug Bite Scars and Dark Spots
Can a Bug Bite Cause a Hard Lump Under the Skin?
Can You Get a Rash From a Mosquito Bite?
Why Is My Earlobe Itchy? Common Causes Explained
Why Does My Back Always Itch? Common Causes & Concerns