Skin rashes are characterized by noticeable changes in the appearance or texture of your skin. A dermatologist can help determine the cause of your skin rashes and recommend a treatment plan to improve your symptoms and prevent future outbreaks.
What are Skin Rashes?
The term ‘skin rashes
‘ refers to any condition that leads to a change in the way your skin looks or feels. These conditions may be chronic (long-term) or acute (short-term). Some skin rashes resolve on their own while others may require medical treatment to fully resolve. Eczema, hives, athlete’s foot, poison ivy, and skin allergies are just a few of the forms that skin rashes may take.
Skin rashes may be treated with one or a combination of medication, topical creams or ointments, or by avoiding triggers.
The symptoms of skin rashes include:
- Red patches on the skin
- Scaly skin
- Flaking skin
- Peeling skin
- Raised or bumpy areas
- Itchy skin
Call your dermatologist if your skin rash is all over your body, is accompanied by a fever, becomes infected, is blistering or painful, or starts quickly and spreads. These symptoms may indicate an allergy or an infection and should be evaluated by a dermatologist as quickly as possible.
Causes of Skin Rashes
Skin rashes can be caused by many different environmental factors. If you are unsure what is causing your skin rashes, Andover Dermatology will work with you to identify what may be causing your symptoms.
Causes of skin rashes include:
- Mold and mildew
- Detergents and dish soaps
- Certain fabrics or materials
- Fragrances
- Side effects of certain medications
- Allergies
- Heat
- Dry skin
- Injury
- Stress
- Immune system disorders
- Infections
Treating Skin Rashes at Andover Dermatology
Skin rashes can make daily life uncomfortable. Andover Dermatology will work with you to determine the cause and help you not only treat your current symptoms, but prevent rashes from happening in the future. We have over 30 years experience providing the best dermatology care in the Andover, MA and Salem, NH areas.
Give us a call to learn more about how we can help treat your symptoms. We look forward to helping you feel better and avoid skin rashes in your future.