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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 ...
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 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 ...
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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