Dr. Sonya Campbell Johnson, our experienced, skilled, board-certified dermatology doctor, directs Dermatology Associates in Tipton, Batesville, and Indianapolis, IN, and sees patients daily for scores of skin conditions related to cosmetic and medical issues. One such condition our doctor sees frequently is skin rashes. Our doctor wants to shed some light on this annoying skin condition.
Rashes
Dermatology Associates in Tipton, Batesville, Indianapolis, IN explain that a rash is characterized by the skin becoming irritated, swollen, and sometimes itchy and painful. Rashes can present in various ways. A few of the many conditions that cause a rash to develop could be,
- Chickenpox
- Allergies (contact dermatitis), environmental, medications, foods, beverages
- Flea bites
- Fifth Disease
- Rosacea
- Impetigo
- Ringworm
- Eczema
- Diaper rash
- Psoriasis
- Systemic Lupus
- Shingles
- Cellulitis
- Scabies
- Measles
- Scarlet Fever
Each cause presents a different type of rash and treatment. However, the appearance of a rash will not vary greatly between adults and children.
A rash is a symptom; as we treat the underlying cause, the rash disappears. However, a rash is often uncomfortable, so we can treat it to make it less itchy or painful.
You can treat most rashes at home, depending on the cause. The following are a few tips on caring for a rash.
- Use mild skin cleansers, no hot water, pat dry
- Air a rash
- Stop using new skin products
- Avoid scratching the area
- OTC topical creams like hydrocortisone
- Oatmeal bath
Our doctor will take a medical history, review your diet, medications, and allergies, review vital signs, and order possible tests to determine what your rash is and the underlying condition if it is unknown. We narrow the search down by starting with the most common rash causes.
- Infection
- Allergies
- Environmental substances
- Plants
- Autoimmune conditions
We will determine the reason for your rash and create a care plan for prevention.
When a Rash Becomes an Emergency
A rash may be accompanied by more severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing, increased pain, skin discoloration, swelling, fever, confusion, dizziness, severe headache, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, and joint pain; if this happens, you must seek immediate medical help.
Call Dr. Campbell Johnson today at 317-257-1484 at Dermatology Associates in Tipton, Batesville, Indianapolis, IN, and schedule your skin consultation appointment for an annoying skin rash. Our doctor diagnoses and treats various skin conditions and has advanced training in surgery, Botox, laser surgery, body sculpturing, hair, scalp, skin, nails, scarring, sun damage, anti-aging formulas, leg veins, age spots, photorejuvenation, and more.