Differential diagnosis of scaly, red patches includes thin psoriasis, pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP), mycosis fungoides (MF), MF-like drug eruption, and parapsoriasis. Psoriasis and PRP share some histological findings (acanthosis and hyperparakeratosis) but may be differentiated in most cases. ...
You may have eczema if you notice your skin is red, dry, scaly, and itchy. Although eczema occurs very often in children, adults can have eczema too. It usually flares up on the elbows, hands, and feet. Luckily, it is not contagious. While doctors haven’t pinpointed eczema’s exact...
Psoriasis: Red Scaly Plaques or Patches Keratosis Pilaris: Rough Bumps on Your Arms, Legs, or Cheeks Atopic Dermatitis: Red, Purple, or Gray Patches and Inflamed Skin Cherry Angioma: Cherry Red Spots Folliculitis: Small Red Bumps on Your Body and/or in Places Covered by a Bathing Suit Broken...
On the bright side, these bumps aren't an indicator of a serious skin issue like eczema (which involves your skin being inflamed and itchy) or psoriasis (where your immune system attacks your skin, causing red scaly patches). "Even people who are completely healthy can get these bumps...
‘chicken skin’, keratosis pilaris causes small bumps on your skin which can look like tiny red spots. They often occur on dry skin and feel rough. They are caused by keratin being retained in the openings of your hair follicles, reduced exfoliation, and dry skin. Moisturising your skin ...
a rash appears on the face and progresses down the back and torso to the arms and hands, and finally to the legs and feet. The rash starts as flat red patches but eventually develops bumps and may be itchy. Lasts about five days then fades to a brownish color, leaving skin dry ...
How to reduce redness on face fast, whether from rosacea, dry skin, acne or stress. Learn what causes redness on the face and how to get rid of it overnight.
Dry skin is characterised by tightness and a lack of suppleness that are sometimes combined with itching and patches. Bioderma’s solution: Atoderm, a full range of cleansing and skincare products for the face and body tailored to dry, very dry or atopic skin to be used daily as well as...
eczema-like patches on the skin. Although likely to occur on sun-exposed areas of the skin, these types of skin cancer can also appear on areas of the skin that are not usually exposed to the sun, including the chest or abdomen. If you notice red, scaly spots on the belly with irregu...
keratosis pilaris may form in groups or patches that appear as dry scaly skin with small red or white bumps. The cause of this condition is unknown, but it may be genetic. Keratosis pilaris may have an association with genetic diseases or skin problems, such as atopic dermatitis. Treating th...