A skin rash is one of the most common skin conditions your dermatologist treats. A skin rash can develop occasionally and go away without treatment. A skin rash can also stay around and become a chronic problem which needs treatment.
A skin rash can take on many forms, including:
A skin rash can also cover different parts of your body, including your face, neck, chest, back, shoulders, and legs.
Some examples of occasional rashes include:
These types of rashes may be treated with:
If your rash becomes chronic, it could be a sign of:
For a chronic rash due to an underlying medical condition, your dermatologist may recommend the same treatments listed above, along with:
A skin rash is also associated with serious medical conditions like lupus erythematosus. For this reason, when you have a persistent rash, you should visit a skin specialist–your dermatologist. The dermatologist may want to order laboratory testing or take a small sample of tissue to be sent off for a biopsy.
Depending on the results, your dermatologist may refer you to another specialist for further evaluation and treatment, but it all begins with a visit to your dermatologist.
In addition to diagnosis and treatment of skin rashes, you should also visit your dermatologist for:
To learn more about different types of rashes and their treatments, talk with an expert. Call your dermatologist now.
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