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Lancaster, PA 17601717-560-6444
Rashes
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Patient Instructions:
Pre-Operative Instructions:
Patient Post-Operative Instructions:
Post-Op Wound Care Instructions.pdf
Post-Op Instructions for Wound Seal Powder.pdf
After a Shave Biopsy Instructions.pdf
After a Punch Biopsy Instructions.pdf
Patient Instructions following Blu Light for Actinic Keratoses.pdf
Cosmetic Procedures:
Patient Instructions following Blue Peel.pdf
Post-Injection Filler Instructions.pdf
Microneedling After Care Instructions.pdf
Post-Op Sclerotherapy Instructions.pdf
Post Procedure Care Instructions for Intense Pulse Light.pdf
V-Beam Post-Op Instructions.pdf
"Rash" is a general term for a wide variety of skin conditions. A rash refers to a change that affects the skin and usually appears as a red patch or small bumps or blisters on the skin. The majority of rashes are harmless and can be treated effectively with over-the-counter anti-itch creams, antihistamines and moisturizing lotions.
Rashes can be a symptom for other skin problems. The most prevalent of these are:
- Atopic Dermatitis, the most common form of eczema.
- Bacterial Infections, such as impetigo.
- Contact Dermatitis, a type of eczema caused by coming into contact with an allergen.
- Chronic skin problems, such as acne, psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis.
- Fungal Infections, such as ringworm and yeast infection.
- Viral Infections, such as shingles.
A rash may be a sign of a more serious illness, such as Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, liver disease, kidney disease or some types of cancers. If you experience a rash that does not go away on its own after a few weeks, make an appointment to see one of our dermatologists to have it properly diagnosed and treated.