Roseola– another viral infection, this one is caused by human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and 7 and causes a high fever for three or four days, and then, as the fever breaks, your child breaks out in a pinkish rash. The rash starts on their trunk, spreads to their arms and legs, and ...
Is your skin itching, breaking out, covered in a rash, or playing host to spots of some sort? It may be the result of infection, a chronic skin condition, or contact with an allergen or irritant. This WebMD slideshow shows you how to spot skin problems c
The jock itch fungus may cause a rash on the upper and inner thighs, the armpits, and the area underneath the breasts. Doctor often can make the diagnosis just by looking at the rash. He or she confirms diagnosis by scraping a small amount of irritated skin onto a slide. Usually, fungi...
Petechiae, also known as blood spots, can cause red spots on the skin which appear like a rash. They are small, like dots, and occur when blood leaks from vessels underneath your skin’s surface. They often appear suddenly on your limbs, buttocks, or stomach. They can be caused by eith...
Examples include the armpits, around the base of the neck, underneath the breasts, and along the inguinal crease where the upper thigh meets the body. Skin tags may also be found on the eyelids. Some people have only one or two skin tags, others have multiple skin tags particularly in are...
In systemic lupus, a malar rash (“butterfly rash” over the cheek bones) is typical, but any area of the skin may be involved. Histologically, there is a marked chronic inflammatory cell infiltrate in the superficial dermis associated with hyperkeratosis (Fig. 6-3) as well as marked ...
The infections are most common in warm, moist, creased areas of your body, including your armpits and groin. They often happen in people who are obese or who have diabetes. People taking antibiotics are also at higher risk. Candida can cause diaper rash in infants. It can also cause infect...
In this condition, the skin underneath your fingernails thickens, and the fingertips become rounded, fat, and purplish, Massick says. The fingernails may also slope downward. Patients with ulcerative colitis who smoke or have chronic pulmonary disease are at the highest risk for finger clubbing. ...
Different types of viral infections can cause raised bumps on the skin, which can also be called viral rashes. Typically, healthcare providers can determine which type of infection a person has by the location, size, pattern, and appearance of the rash. ...
Further, in other embodiments, such a location would also enable the moisture management material100to be positioned underneath a man or a woman's loose lower abdomen or pannus, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, often referred to as the “apron” to prevent or limit any irritation, infection,...