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.