Cellulitis occurs when bacteria enter a break in the skin. This could be a nick, cut, or tear caused by an injury, surgery, bug bite, burn, or itching of a rash. It could also be a breakdown of the skin's integrity due to askin conditionlikeeczemaor athlete’s foot. Those who hav...
Other eczematous dermatoses include, but are not limited to, allergic contact dermatitis (cell-mediated allergyto a common substance such aspoison oakor nickel), irritant dermatitis (from excessive contact with a harsh chemical substance), fungal infections(ringworm),scabiesinfestations, stasis dermatiti...
Typically, keratosis pilaris patients present with a scattered, patchy rash composed of very small red or tan bumps. Anywhere from 10 to hundreds of very small slightly rough bumps produce a fine sandpaper-like texture. Some of the bumps may be slightly red or have an accompanying light-red ...
Contact dermatitisis a rash that is brought on either by contact with a specific chemical to which the patient is uniquelyallergicor with a substance that directly irritates the skin. Some chemicals are both irritants and allergens. This rash tends to be weepy and oozy and affects the parts o...
Typically, keratosis pilaris patients present with a scattered, patchy rash composed of very small red or tan bumps. Anywhere from 10 to hundreds of very small slightly rough bumps produce a fine sandpaper-like texture. Some of the bumps may be slightly red or have an accompanying light-red ...
Diaper rash This is a common type of irritant contact dermatitisthat occurs in most infants and some adults who wear diapers when feces and urine are in contact with the skin for too long. Stasis dermatitis This is a weepy, oozy dermatitis that occurs on the lower legs of individuals who ...