Lice infestations may cause different types of itchy rashes in the affected areas like the scalp and nape of the neck or pubic area. Causes of noninfectious rashes include: Drug allergies may arise from exposure to drugs containing sulfa, penicillin, antiseizure medications like phenytoin and ...
CASE #1 Hyperpigmented rash on the scalp, neck, and trunk.Browning, John CHsu, Sylvia
In the acute phase, lesions appear on the face and then spread to the neck, scalp, and extremities... read more Photo provided by Thomas Habif, MD. Contact Dermatitis (Tattoo) This photo shows allergic contact dermatitis on the forearm of a child after a temporary, black "henn...
Scabies frequently occur in the crevasses of the body such as between the fingers and toes, the buttocks, the elbows, the waist area, the genital area, and under the breasts in women. The face, neck, head, scalp, palms, soles of the feet, and lips are usually not affected, except in...
Corticosteroid Lotions: most suitable for large or hairy areas including the scalp. Also good for use with allergic contact dermatitis e.g. Calamine works well with rashes from poison ivy/oak Corticosteroid Dressings: used for increased absorption often in combination with creams and ointmentsTopical...
Viral infections of the neck skin may be seen in conditions such asshingles, chickenpox,herpes simplexand so on. Fungal infections are common and when it occurs on the neck it is often a continuation of a fungal infection of the scalp(tinea capitis) or the beard area (tinea barbae). ...
Shampoo and conditioners may contain ingredients that can irritate skin on the scalp and lead to a rash. Fragrance is a potentially offending agent, so are chemicals like formaldehyde, phthalates, and 1,4 dioxane. If your child develops contact dermatitis after using a certain shampoo or condition...
Neck Scalp Chest Groin Elbow creases Heat rash on face Babies sometimes get heat rashes on the face, but for adults, it's more rare. When an adult gets a face rash, it might be because of trapped heat and sweat from face masks. To avoid this, try to gently clean your face after we...
It usually is found on the ankles, inner part of the thighs, the forearms, but any skin area of the body can be affected such as inside the mouth, the genital area, the scalp, or the nails. The pityriasis rosea main symptoms are a dry skin that is scaly in texture and reddish-...
In infants, it may involve and scalp (cradle cap) and diaper area. Contact dermatitis Contact dermatitis is a rash that is brought on either by contact with a specific chemical to which the patient is uniquely allergic or with a substance that directly irritates the skin. Some chemicals are ...