Question 1

what is the definition or description of: brown red skin rash?

Accepted Answer

Vague question: Can you please be more precise with you question? Are you asking about the various causes of a brown red skin rash or do you want to learn the terminology used to describe this sort of rash?

Question 2

can brown red skin rash be a symptom of pityriasis versicolor?

Accepted Answer

Often is: Don't try to self-diagnose unless you're got at least some background.

Question 3

been put on purbac and minerva 3 weeks back and now experiencing extreme headaches and nausea with an itchy red skin rash all over my body. could it be due to the medication?

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Yes stop purbac: Purbac has got sulfa’s in it that can trigger allergic skin reaction. If rash starts to look like blisters or feverish- see your doctor rather,.

Question 4

from adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) to the xr 20mg on wednesday. 4 days ago. 24 hours now i have been getting dizzy spells and a lobster red skin rash, all over my body?!

Accepted Answer

Drug reaction: Stop xr and notify the prescibing doctor. Ok to use zyrtec on Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for the rash; however, seems to be a drug reaction.

Question 5

i have a red skin rash on the inside of elbows of both arms..?

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More information: How long have you had it? Does it itch or hurt? A variety of skin conditions can cause such a condition. Your best bet is to see a dermatologist and get a precise diagnosis.

Question 6

raised red skin rash that itches and oozes, what is this?

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Many possibilities: There are many things that could cause the skin to itch.  Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, sun exposure, insect bites, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 7

how do a lyme disease circular red skin rash and a regular bug bite differ?

Accepted Answer

Dirrent appearance: The typical lyme lesion is referred to as a bulls eye lesion. It typically has central redness with clearing arounbd it and then another red rim further out. A regular bug bite is ususally uniformly red with clearing throughout.

Question 8

how can you tell the ?difference between a lyme disease circular red skin rash and a regular bug bite?

Accepted Answer

Testing: Eia screen and then western blot if necessary.

Question 9

i am experiencing  a red skin rash about an inch long on my shinbone which showed up the day after being on my knees while planting a small garden months ago, it does not itch, it has not changed, it has not spread..

Accepted Answer

Monitor: monitor it, if worse, please see a physician or upload an image of it. if it is an infection you will most likely need antibiotics.

Question 10

red skin rash on both side of my mouth it's also flacky and it's been a month ?

Accepted Answer

RASH SIDES OF MOUTH: IS THIS ON THE CORNERS OF YOUR MOUTH? 
IF SO, IT COULD BE ANGULAR STOMATITIS, ALSO KNOWN AS PERLECHE (LICKING LIPS).
OFTEN DUE TO A YEAST INFECTION.
SEE YOU PCP OR, BETTER YET, A DERMATOLOGIST.
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What is the definition or description of: brown red skin rash?

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Can brown red skin rash be a symptom of pityriasis versicolor?

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Been put on purbac and minerva 3 weeks back and now experiencing extreme headaches and nausea with an itchy red skin rash all over my body. could it be due to the medication?

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From adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) to the xr 20mg on wednesday. 4 days ago. 24 hours now i have been getting dizzy spells and a lobster red skin rash, all over my body?!

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I have a red skin rash on the inside of elbows of both arms..?

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Raised red skin rash that itches and oozes, what is this?

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How do a lyme disease circular red skin rash and a regular bug bite differ?

A member asked:

How can you tell the ?difference between a lyme disease circular red skin rash and a regular bug bite?

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I am experiencing a red skin rash about an inch long on my shinbone which showed up the day after being on my knees while planting a small garden months ago, it does not itch, it has not changed, it has not spread..

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Red skin rash on both side of my mouth it's also flacky and it's been a month ?

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