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Rashes
A rash involves changes in the texture or color of the skin or an area of the body. It may cause the skin to itch; become warm, dry, bumpy, or blistered; and may be painful.
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Why is my middle finger red and swollen?
There could be any number of reasons why your finger is red and swollen - but it usually indicates some type of inflammation. It happens to me because of arthritis. I suggest you talk to a doctor.
Sounds like it could be Hidradenitis Suppurativa, or oozing inflamed sweat glands. DON'T pop them, they will leave scars that can resemble discolored chicken pox scars. Go to your doctor ASAP.
Whoa. Sounds like you need to visit a doctor or a health professional. No one (medically trained or otherwise) is able to diganose you online. That rash could be a reaction to your soap or medication or it could be a sign of a more serious condition. Contact a health professional as soon as you can! ~ T
Have you used a new facial product, soap, detergent, etc.? I have gotten a very similar rash, and on occassion, I can determine what new product I have used that caused it.
What could a splotchy itchy tan on a 9 yr old mean that is not red?
It could mean your 9 year old has had a bad burn and this part of the skin is dry and itchy. Get some Epsom Salts from the drug store (ask the pharmacist if you can't find it.) Take 1 - 2 cups of the crystals (not like regular table salt and will not burn) and dissolve with boiling water. Pour the Epsom Salts into a water filled bath tub of tepid water. Let your son lay in this for 20 minutes or half an hour. After he gets out and towel dries off then get him to rub his whole body with Aveeno Lotion. It works wonders for very itchy skin. If this continues for more than a week please see your doctor.
Where can little red bumps come from other than herpes?
Flea bites (from dogs, cats or even sand ... "sand fleas.) Perspiration where the air can't get too. It's best to have a doctor diagnose this rash.
How long should you wait to wash your floors after an exterminator sprays?
Generally it's the next day, but phone the company and ask. Be sure children don't play on the floors (including the whole house) and keep pets outside or in the basement until you can wash the floors. Be sure to clean the top of your kitchen counters, table, etc., as well as cleaning the coffee table, end tables, etc. The next time you get an exterminator get one that uses an environmentally safe one. I just got rid of a hornets nest 5 years ago in our attic the size of a kitchen table! He had to come back twice, but only charges once. It's a whole lot safer.
What is Thomas Cook Airline's policy on flying to Europe with chickenpox?
An individual is contagious with varicella (aka - chicken pox) until ALL the lesions have crusted over. If there are still active lesions occurring on your body, I would not jeopardize the health of the entire flight passengers. RBB, MD
Can you get an allergic reaction to gypsum plaster - such as severe itchy skin?
Yes, you can get an allergic reaction to Gypsum. It is possible to have a contact reaction that can produce severe itchy skin, reddening and can also create a feeling that the skin is "on fire". This is rare and occurs mostly with people that are highly allergic to sulfates or sulfur. Gypsum is a very soft mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4-2H2O) [chacha.com]
Gypsum is used most commonly in drywall, fertilizers and tofu. It is the most common form of sulfur.
What Blood disorders causing rash and aching joints?
ANSWER 1 :could be a lot of things- Lyme disease, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis. A Rheumatologist or a Dr. who specializes in Immunology could probably answer your ?'s.
ANSWER 2 : As the wiki bot has flagged and requests a more comprehensive answer, may I resprctfully add to the above answer. While any of above may well be the problem, it could equally likely be something different. For example it could be osteo-arthritis or chickenpox or else shingles or else something completely different like bedbugs having meals of your blood while you are asleep. The remedy in that case is to address that issue in inspecting your own bedroom, rather than seeking medical treatment. There are so many other possibilities but can we just look at the issue of rashes.
Skin rashes can be difficult to diagnose even by experts, but in general can be either non-infectious, common rashes localized to a particular anatomical areaor produced by fungal or bacterial infection, or insect bites or else widely distributed rashes affecting large portions of your skin!
Whatever, in 95% of cases skin rashes are not signs of any serious medical problem severely endangering your general health and well being, but I submit that proper evaluation of a skin rash really does still require you to visit a doctor or other health-care professional. However you can see pictures of a wide range of skin disorders on the internet by doing a google or webcrawler search, and if you successfully match up a picture on-line which looks a lot like yours, that could be very helpful in diagnosis of the cause of yours.
But I am not clear in asking this question why are you assuming a blood disorder as necessarily being the cause of somebody having a rash and/or aching joints? The first thing a doctor needs to do in diagnosing the problem involves identifying "a primary feature" of your skin disorder, which your question fails to indicate. This may involve a detailed analysis of your personal medical history. For example have you had chicken-pox. If so you can not get that a second time but you can get shingles, or do your rashes appear at a certain time and place like first thing in morning when you get up etc. etc. There are many other such issues to assess.
Then, other characteristics of the skin disorder do need to be reviewed such as its colour, density, size, consistency, tenderness and then the distribution of the rash on your body can be important in diagnosis since many skin diseases have a predilection to appear in certain body areas.
How long does the rash last from rocky mountain Spotted fever?
The rash associated with Rocky Mountain spotted fever typically appears 2 to 5 days after the onset of fever and other symptoms. It usually lasts for about 3 to 5 days but can persist longer in some cases. If left untreated, the rash may eventually fade, but prompt treatment is crucial to prevent serious complications.
Is shingles contagious before the rash breaks out?
Shingles cannot be transmitted from person to person but the chicken box virus that causes shingles can be passed on to someone who has never contracted the shingles virus before. When the shingles rash has developed it is contagious but is not likely to be passed to another person if it is covered up.
If you touch the rash on your back then touch your eye can it spread?
It depends entirely on what is causing the rash. If it is caused by an infectious agent, then, yes - you could spread the infection. If it is being caused by some kind of chemical, you can spread the chemical if it is still there. On the other hand, if the rash is a delayed reaction or an allergic reaction you can't spread the rash.
In short - you can't spread the rash by touching it but you could spread what is CAUSING the rash if it's still there on the skin.
What is pain on the bottom of your feet and a rash with pimple like bumps on a 13 year old mean?
Without knowing the full extent of your symptoms, it seems to that it could possibly be an allergic reaction. If by 'bottom of your feet' you mean the sole and you walk around the streets with no shoes on you could have potentially picked up bacteria/fungus which is triggering this. I'd advise you to go to a doctor if it doesn't get any better. Online diagnosis are very hard to make.
How can you treat a condition where skin puffs up or welts when scratched lightly?
You may have a skin condition known as dermatographism check out this website for more information. http://www.healthy-skincare.com/dermatographism.html just remember that this site is not a medical journal. It may not even be made by a real doctor. Please talk to your dermatolagist or your doctor before beginning any treatment plans. I did not include a medical journal because this site explains things in wonderfully non medical words.
What can i do about itchy red rash on front and inner thigh and pimple like bumps on penis head?
this sounds like scabbies. I had it a long time ago when I caught it off my bed ridden grandfather. It is characterised by an itchy red rash where there is hair and white blisters where there are no hair follicles
What does the rash look like when you have scarlet fever?
The rash is fine, red and rough in texture. It blanches on pressure.
Check the link below, Scarlet Fever is #18.
I'm not 100 % but i was given fluocide forte cream by a pharmacist while abroad for a heat rash. I think it is like an antihistamine cream.
Can Stevens Johnson syndrome be passed from mother to child during pregnancy?
A mother cannot pass Steven's Johnson syndrome to her child during labor. Though the medication she is taking can be passed on to her child, and certain medications can cause Steven's Johnson syndrome.
A skin condition called eczema is caused primarily by?
Eczema is a skin condition cause primarily by inflammation. A doctor can prescribe cremes to help a breakout of eczema.
