hives,nettle rash,urticaria,urtication- an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University...
Cradle cap is a common but harmless skin condition3that usually appears before your baby’s first birthday.4 While the condition is usually painless, it can cause patches of crusty, greasy, or scaly skin to appear on your baby’s scalp.5 Cradle cap often clears up on its own in about s...
scaly skin with areas of discoloration—appearing red or darker than their natural skin tone on areas like their face, the insides of the elbows, or behind the knees. Eczema in babies may appear after thefirst monthand is often more common on the body than the face. These patches may rang...
Flaky skin.Rough, yellowish or pink crustry or oily scaly patches on the scalp are a classic sign of this type of baby rash. A slight oily scent.This results from the buildup of oil on baby’s scalp in moderate to severe cases. ...
The article describes the case of a 79-year-old woman with a 5-year history of an increasingly wide-spread, dry, scaly and itchy rash on her hands and lower legs and a history of extensive sun exposure during her youth. A general practitioner (GP) with specialist interest in dermatology ...
Rashes are discoloration of the skin, may or may not have bumps, can produce blisters, peeling, and flaking, and the skin can become rough and scaly. Are hives and rashes treated differently? Hives are typically treated with antihistamines, to which they usually respond well because it is an...
The best way to treat a rash depends on the type of rash, its severity, and where it is on your body. Seek medical help if you...
Skin Neonates may have isolated or extensive purple or brown papules that mimic the “blueberry muffin” appearance of patients with neuroblastoma or myeloid leukemia (Fig. 1A). Often they have a dense scaly, seborrheic accumulation on their scalp much the same as cradle cap. If cradle cap las...
Fungal rashes are skin infections caused by two specific types of fungi: tinea and candida. Tinea infections, also known as ringworm, are oval or ring-shaped lesions with normal-looking skin in the middle and an itchy, scaly, and slightly raised edge around it. The rash can be found on ...
Red or brown bumps which may be harder to see on darker skin tones, along with larger areas of sensitive or irritated skin around the diaper area or in the folds of your baby’s upper thighs Peeling, flaking, or scaly skin The affected area may look puffy and tender, and feel warm to...