Foot and ankle rash treatment looks to reduce skin irritation, inflammation and itching. Effective treatment for foot rashes will depend on the underlying cause and the severity of the rash. The most common causes of a rash on the feet or ankles are contact dermatitis, eczema, infections and...
Immediate treatment with an antibiotic after a positive rapid strep test may not always make you well faster. but it will shorten the time you are able to spread the disease to others. Antibiotics also lower the risk of the infection spreading to other parts of your body. There is no harm...
View more treatment options When To Call a ProfessionalSeek immediate medical attention if you begin to have difficulty breathing or develop hives, a fever, a fast pulse, confusion or nausea. These could be signs of a life-threatening allergic reaction. ...
What Are the Symptoms and Signs of Seaweed Irritation? Symptoms and signs of seaweed irritation include: Itching, burning, redness is most common but in some people, blisterscan develop. Swelling may occur in some individuals. What Is the Treatment for Seaweed Irritation? Scrub the irritated skin...
Treatment of uncomplicated intertrigo primarily involves changing those environmental factors that have predisposed the patient to the condition. Areas of involvement are covered with a mild topical steroid like 1% hydrocortisone cream, which is available without a prescription (over-the-counter, or OTC)...
Rash Treatment For Kids Seldom does a child reach adulthood without developing a rash of one type or another, and it's not always easy to differentiate between conditions like eczema and poison ivy. OnThe Saturday Early Show, Dr. Mallika Marshall from WBZ-TV gave some tips on spotting and ...
Most HIV rashes aren't serious and will typically clear up in a few days to a few weeks, even without treatment. If the rash is caused by your HIV medicine, you may need to try a new one. Talk to your doctor if the rash doesn’t go away by itself. ...
Disclosed is a composition and methods of use for treating and preventing the scarring of skin rashes. When used, the composition of the invention effectively relieves itching, promotes healing, and prevents scarring of skin rashes and irritations. The composition of the invention may be applied ...
PUPPP Rash Treatment A PUPPP rash usually goes away within three to four weeks of you delivering your baby. The condition doesn’t harm you or your baby, so you usually don’t need medical treatment. However, most people need relief from the intense itching. You can typically treat these ...
When fluid in the middle ear builds up and fails to clear up on its own or after treatment, it may need to be surgically drained. This procedure is called tympanocentesis. A needle is inserted into the middle ear and fluid is removed. Sometimes, because of recurrent infections or a chro...