Skin health management requires identifying diverse systemic rashes, treating fungal infections, and monitoring moles for potential precancerous changes.
Infections and allergic reactions can cause a raised, pimple-like rash that's unrelated to acne. Any time you see unexplained changes on your skin or experience a rash that continues getting worse, see a doctor.
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A common reason for men to come into a dermatology clinic is to treat an itchy rash in the groin area. In many instances the cause is jock itch (although most of the patients who have it are clearly not jocks). Jock itch is a fungus infection of the groin that occurs mostly in men.
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Rashes and stomach aches are common in children and are rarely serious, but when your child has them it can be scary. A stomach ache can make your child feel miserable, and you may worry if he isn't eating or drinking as much as usual or starts vomiting.
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“Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology in General Medicine” explains that more than 90 percent of people eventually acquire the herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores. About 60 percent experience symptoms so mild that they go unrecognized as cold sores.
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On average, 90 percent of the hairs on your head are in the growing phase while the other 10 percent enter into a resting state, in which the hair follicle dries up and hair loss begins.
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Moles are growths caused by skin cell clustering. Melanin, the skin's natural pigment, overproduces in these clusters causing them to become brown in color. According to CareFair.com, moles can be hereditary or a product of overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays.
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According to MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, numbness is an abnormal sensation that can take place anywhere on the body, but the most common places are the legs, fingers, arms and feet. There are many home remedies available that may help to reduce numbness in the leg and foot.
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A rash is defined as a non-specific sign of a skin condition that usually involves reddening and itching. It may be a flat plaque, a swollen patch or may consist of a number of small red spots. The rash may present as non-itching scales. A number of conditions cause rash on the chest.
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Many people experience skin tags and moles during their lifetime. Skin tags and moles are usually harmless. Your dermatologist or general health care provider can remove skin tags and moles. If you develop concern regarding a skin tag or mole, see your health care provider.
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After a sunburn, a thin layer of skin may flake or peel off from the damaged area. The peeling usually starts a few days after a sunburn and may continue for about a week. While a sunburn itself is painful, peeling typically is not as the shedding skin is dead.
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Plantar warts occur on the bottom of the foot. Because you walk on them, your plantar warts may look flat, but may feel as though you have a rock in your shoe. According to DermNet NZ, 90 percent of plantar warts clear up within two years in children, though they may take longer in adults.
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The average person loses about 100 hairs per day. There is no cure for baldness, or alopecia. There are, however, ways to slow the loss of hair and encourage new growth. These treatments can include oral medication, ointments or creams, and surgery.
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Nioxin Research Laboratories makes a range of hair care products including conditioners, shampoos and scalp cleansers. They’re primarily designed for people with thinning hair but they don’t require a prescription. Nioxin shampoo is primarily sold through professional salons and other authorized retailers.
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A red, itchy rash on the hands can be enough to ruin your day. The itchiness is bothersome and distracting, and its location on the hands means the skin is constantly exposed.
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Picking or scratching at a pimple could make the skin irritation worse and take longer to clear up. Several options are available to deal with a pimple.
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Most freckles and moles are non-cancerous skin lesions that are more cosmetically bothersome than medically problematic. Occasionally, moles interfere with shaving or rub against clothing.
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According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, a rash is defined as any change in the texture or color of the skin. A skin rash on the hands and feet may be caused by an external irritant such as poison ivy or may be the symptom of an illness.
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Pinching your arm can cause blood vessels to break, leading to bruises. While it may appear red and swollen at first, your arm may turn a blue or purple color as the bruises start to appear. Most bruises heal on their own, but may cause discomfort in the process.
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Dermatographia is a skin condition that produces bumps, or inflammation, on your skin after you scratch it. Dermatographia is not fully understood, but it appears to be some type of allergic response, the Mayo Clinic says. Often it's not a serious condition and doesn't require medical treatment.
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Skin is a protective covering meant to guard the internal systems from infection. When skin develops a break, your body will take measures to isolate the break and fight bacteria by forming a film or crust. This is true regardless of what caused the break in the skin. A crusty bump can be the result of many conditions.
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