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Pityriasis rosea is a rash that often begins as an oval spot on the face, chest, abdomen or back. This is called a herald patch and may be up to 4 inches ...
Irritation and allergic reactions. Wool, chemicals, soaps and other things can irritate the skin and cause rashes and itching. Sometimes a substance, such as ...
Exposing the rash to controlled amounts of natural or artificial light. This method is called light therapy or phototherapy. Using prescription-strength pills ...
Video. Audio. Vivien Williams. Hand-washing is essential for preventing the spread of germs. But, sometimes, all this scrubbing can cause a rash.
It can be due to irritation or disease. A breast rash can be itchy, scaly, painful or blistered. Some rashes occur only on the breast. But most breast rashes ...
If the rash doesn't go away with home treatment, your doctor or other health care professional might suggest: A mild (0.5% to 1%) hydrocortisone (steroid) cream ...
A poison ivy rash usually goes away within 1 to 2 weeks. While it's healing, soothe the irritated skin with a cream that eases itching, such as calamine lotion.
If the rash is widespread or causes many blisters, your doctor may prescribe an oral corticosteroid, such as prednisone, to reduce swelling. If a bacterial ...
Learn more about the symptoms and treatments for this sun-induced skin rash that usually appears in spring or summer, and also after using tanning beds.
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