Rash

Rashes can affect anyone at any stage of their life. Many things can cause dry and itchy skin. Rashes need to be evaluated by a professional if they do not resolve with good skin care or over-the-counter topical steroids.

Common Types

Some common rashes include:

  • Psoriasis

  • Eczema

  • Shingles

  • Acne

  • Rosacea

  • Melasma

  • Dermatomyositis

  • Scabies

  • Stasis Dermatitis

  • Venous Insufficiency

  • Cellulitis

  • Lupus

  • Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Tinea Corporis (Ringworm)

  • Drug Eruption

  • Cutaneous T cell lymphoma (mycosis fungoides)

  • Pityriasis rosea

  • Sarcoidosis

  • Heat Rash (miliaria)

Dermatologists are skin care experts who can help diagnose and treat a variety of rashes in all age groups from infants to senior citizens.

Treatment Options

Rashes that do not resolve with simple care such as over-the-counter steroids, need to be evaluated by a dermatologist. Although most rashes are mild and resolve on their own with a few medications, some are much more dangerous or even life-threatening. The first step to diagnosing a rash is an accurate and complete skin exam done by a trained professional. For difficult rashes, a skin biopsy is often performed to have the tissue studied under a microscope in a laboratory.

If you have a rash that is not resolving with over-the-counter treatments, it probably need to be evaluated by a dermatologist. When treated early, it is easier to resolve rashes quickly before they become a bigger issue. We will be able to help you with any rash and will come up with an effective, personalized treatment plan. Call us today or request an appointment online.