Athlete's footis a common rash caused by fungus that invades the foot. You can get the fungus from public floors in the locker room, gym mats, or indoor pools. (That’s why it’s called athlete’s foot.) The rash can be very itchy. You may haveredand scaly skin on the feet and...
petechial (tiny pinpoint bleeding into the skin), silvery-white scales (psoriasis), annular (circular with central clearings, like in ringworm infections or Lyme disease), eczematous (dry, scaly, rough when early, thick, and discolored after time), excoriated (scratched areas). This may be su...
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...
The Christmas tree rash is associated with the non-contagious condition called pityriasis rosea. Simply described, this is a dry skin type condition that has a scaly texture, is reddish pink in color, and may or may not be itchy. The psoriasis rash is one example. ...
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Skin manifestations of allergic contact dermatitis range from erythema through vesiculation to edema with bullae. Changes often occur in a pattern or distribution that suggests a specific exposure. In this photo, linear streaking on an extremity suggests plant contact (eg, poison ivy or ...
The first manifestation is usually painful skin followed by Chronic rashes Eczema: this presents with pruritic scaly erythematous areas anywhere on the body but typically in the flexures. There is often a family history of eczema, asthma or hayfever. Management includes liberal emollient use, oral...
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...
before flushing the skin with water, you are apt to spread the allergenic plant oil over your skin. Once you have washed off the oil, it cannot spread. The rash is often treated with prescriptiontopical steroids. However, oral steroids may be needed for extensive rashes or rashes on the ...
Scabies is a skin condition that causes severe itching. Scabies lesions on the skin may look like pimples, and the skin may also be red. Treatment involves washing all clothing and bed linens, vacuuming rugs and furniture, and applying a prescription cre