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15 hours ago · Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, is a common skin problem that can affect children and adults alike. These usually occur in hot and humid climates, particularly when there is a lot of ...
4 days ago · APPROACH TO THE PATIENT: Fever. History: A meticulous history is essential, with particular attention to the chronology of events (e.g., in the case of rash: the site of onset and the direction and rate of spread; see below) and the relation of symptoms to medications, pet exposure, sick contacts, sexual contacts, travel, trauma, and the presence of prosthetic materials.
2 days ago · Heat, trauma, and infection are thought to play a role in the development of this atypical form of psoriasis. Napkin psoriasis. Napkin psoriasis is a subtype of psoriasis common in infants under the age of two and is characterized by red papules with silver scale in the diaper area that may extend to the torso or limbs.
- Adulthood
- Red (purple on darker skin), itchy, scaly patches of skin
- Genetic disease triggered by environmental factors
4 days ago · Patch: lesion without elevation or depression, > 1 cm. Papule: any solid, elevated “bump” < 1 cm. Plaque: raised plateau-like lesion of variable size, often a confluence of papules. Nodule: solid lesion with palpable elevation, 1–5 cm. Tumor: solid growth, > 5 cm. Cyst: encapsulated lesion, filled with soft material.
5 days ago · Your temperature is 104°F (40°C) or higher. Your skin may be red and dry or clammy. You have a headache, nausea, or vomiting. You have muscle cramps. You breathe fast or feel like your heart is beating faster than normal. You feel faint, dizzy, weak, or tired. You may have a prickling feeling in your arms or legs.
5 days ago · 2. Dry Skin Rash. A dry skin rash is common among adults. Dry skin is prone to a rash because it is easily irritated when dry and cold. A dry skin rash makes your skin extremely inflamed and itchy. This inflammation and itchiness may lead to other skin conditions that include swelling, crusting, weeping, cracking, scaling and redness.
3 days ago · Atopic dermatitis ( AD ), also known as atopic eczema, is a long-term type of inflammation of the skin ( dermatitis ). [2] It results in itchy, red, swollen, and cracked skin. [2] Clear fluid may come from the affected areas, which can thicken over time. [2]
