Skin Rashes and Its Treatment
Skin rashes may appear for a variety of reasons whether due to an allergy or a reaction to the sun, chemicals, medicines and many other possibilities. There are many different types of skin rashes that itch, so if you notice a red or itchy patch appearing somewhere on your body it will help to know more or less what type of rash you have although you should never diagnose yourself, even with a rash. A visit to the doctor’s office is always the best bet to ensure proper diagnosis and to receive the quickest and most effective treatment.
Skin rash reactions appear in a variety of ways, but the most common include red, itchy bumps or scaly patches of red itchy skin covering the entire body or red itchy scaly patches isolated in certain areas that are either fungal or bacterial related. Of course, if you notice a rash developing on any part of your body the first thing you want to do is get rid of it because not only is it unsightly, but it itches and is uncomfortable. There are many over the counter lotions and antihistamines that may be used to tone down the rash and its effects until you reach medical help. Consider the following description of the rashes and their causes.
At any time in your life you might develop a skin condition known as eczema which causes scaly, itchy red rashes. Eczema can occur in anybody at any age and for many different reasons, however eczema is made up of several types of skin conditions including atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis.
Contact dermatitis is another form of eczema; however it is not heredity and occurs just as the name suggests when someone comes in contact with some element that causes a rash. Common examples of contact dermatitis include poison ivy and other poisonous plants, costume jewelry and the like. In these situations, the rash only appears at the location where the allergen contacted the skin. However, poison rashes can spread so care should be taken. In order to effectively treat contact dermatitis the individual with their doctor must pinpoint what caused the reaction.
Sometimes this can be very difficult because many patients have not done anything different in their daily life and have no clue what caused their itchy, scaly rash. Treatment for contact dermatitis generally includes a hydrocortisone cream applied to the rash on a regular basis as well as non-steroidal options as well. If you have a bout of contact dermatitis your doctor will be able to determine what treatment is best for you. If you want to have no more skin rashes that itch, perhaps a visit to the doctor must be put in mind.
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