Interface dermatitis is a skin condition where an itchy rash occurs on the skin with small water-filled blisters. It is managed by applying corticosteroid creams on the affected region and taking oral steroids intraorally.
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I have red, itchy rashes. Can a biopsy help diagnose?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 43-year-old female, and I have had itchy, red, and burning rashes. It all started as a few bumps on my right arm, above my eyebrow, right upper nose area, all over the jaw and chin area, right chest, and upper back reacting badly to the sun, and it is getting worse. I have had a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The rashes that you are describing along with the biopsy findings can go in favor of a connective tissue disease. Although I would like to see the reports in detail, as you mentioned interface dermatitis, goes more in favor of lupus over dermatomyositis. But, we ... Read Full »
Do prurigo and psoriasis have the same symptoms?
Query: Hi doctor, As seen in the attached picture, I have red spots on my skin for two months. It is neither itching nor dry, and now I have small bumps on my arms and the other places of my body. One year back, I had itching in my legs, which I thought to be due to my detergent. The itching stopped on it... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read about your query and have seen the photographs (attachment removed to protect the person's identity). What is present is less likely to be psoriasis because psoriasis usually has scars and itching. It is a prurigo that generally presents with reddish spots o... Read Full »
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