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Skin Rash

Skin rashes refer to abnormal changes in skin color or texture along with severe itching and infection of the affected skin. Common skin rashes include eczema, psoriasis, lichen planus, and dermatitis. Topical corticosteroids are used to treat severe skin rashes.

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What could be the reason for increasing purple rashes in forearm?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a rash on my forearms. About 4 or 5 days ago, I noticed two dark reddish almost purple spots on my right forearm when I woke up. I think they are under the skin, not raised, non-itchy. My skin is extremely dry and I neglect that so I started putting Jergen's ultra healing lo...  Read Full »


Dr. Subhash Kashyap

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about the problem you are having. As you have cirrhosis and iron infusion I suspect there is some blood clotting defect which is very common in this condition. These lesions are actually small hemorrhages or bleedings into the skin. They do heal with time ...  Read Full »

What could cause a circular rash beside the nose with burning sensation?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a circular rash beside my nose and did not subside. I have tried antibiotics, face cream, and face wash. Nothing seems to work. It does not itch though, it burns when it is really hot.  Read Full »


Dr. Subhash Kashyap

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your case. I need to know the following things before arriving at a final diagnosis. What is the total duration since it first appeared? Is it sensitive to touch? Does it burn in sunlight? Any similar lesion elsewhere in the body? Is it thick on pressing...  Read Full »

How to get rid of itchy skin rashes present all over the body?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old female. I am 4'11 inches in height and 127 pounds in weight. I have skin rashes almost all over my body, particularly on my arms, abdomen, and legs. It started about three weeks ago. They are very itchy, and I took anti-histamine medicines. I used topical ointment as...  Read Full »


Dr. Subhash Kashyap

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The itchy rash does occur due to a variety of reasons. Please tell me when you have them. How and from where they started. Does any other contact of yours have such lesions? A clear photo of all different lesions helps a lot. Whatever description I gathered and the m...  Read Full »

Can you transmit skin infection by coming in contact with them?

Query: Hi doctor,Before few months, I was diagnosed with atypical dermatitis. I had red spots on and off regularly. They were not itchy except the ones present on my scalp and forefront. Showering exacerbated the symptoms for about 30 minutes. But this happens only with water. But there was no reaction to ...  Read Full »


Dr. Subhash Kashyap

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your description, you seem to have hives or urticaria. It is a slightly red or white lesion occuring on the skin and disappears after a few minutes or hours. This often occurs due to allergies to some internal or external agent. It can also occur due to wat...  Read Full »

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