Skin rash is the development of red, scaly, bumpy, and itching patches on the skin. The causes of skin rash include prolonged exposure to the sun, weather changes, or sometimes due to allergies.
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I have an itchy skin rash from my friend's T-shirt. Help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from a skin problem since a week. I am observing a red dot on my skin that itches, and later on there is a small red circle developing around the red dot. The redness gets resolved after a few days, but the itching persists. I suspect this has started after I wored a use... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and gone through the images you sent (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It seems you have developed Pityriasis rosea (a skin rash trigged by a virus). It has got nothing to do with wearing a used t-shirt. It is caused due t... Read Full »
Why do I have a few rashes on my palms and feet after having oral sex?
Query: Hello doctor,I had oral sex and swollen liquid discharge from the vagina along with a few rashes on my palm and feet.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and examined your picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It seems you are having cutaneous candidiasis (fungi called candida caused damage to the skin) due to candidal infection. Please send a few more pictures to evaluat... Read Full »
How to treat skin rashes in armpits?
Query: Hi doctor, I have got a skin problem in both armpits. Due to scratching the skin was torn. The images are attached. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. With your descriptions and given pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it seems initially you have tinea corporis of this area due to the application of steroid containing creams like Quadriderm or Zalim lotion or... Read Full »
Can you go swimming with poison ivy rashes?
Query: Hello doctor, I have poison ivy rashes on various parts of my body with no open blisters. Can I go swimming in a creek? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query, and I understand your concern. No, please do not go in this condition for swimming otherwise, it will spread to others. Poison oak and poison sumac are plants that can cause an itchy rash upon contact. A substance called urushiol, found in these ... Read Full »