Question 1

which type of skin rashes/ or conditions last for several months?

Accepted Answer

Those left untreated: There are many types and causes of skin rashes.  Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash on the skin.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 2

what are the different kinds of skin rashes a person can get from the heat?

Accepted Answer

Hmmm: I am not a dermatologist but yes you can get a rash from heat.  You can get a rash from sweating.  You can get a skin infection and get a rash.  I think you need to consult a dermatologist if your rash persists/.

Question 3

what type of worms lives under the human skin that causes rashes and how can it be well treated?

Accepted Answer

Parasites: There is scabies, Chigoe Flea, filarial worm, screw worm, but there are also many parasites that live inside,

Question 4

mt girlfriend 30 years old often have recurrent skin rashes in different parts of the body.  its a small patch about 1cm by 1 cm.  it sometimes itches?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis?: Sounds like psoriasis but the rash should be evaluated for definitive diagnosis.

Question 5

i keep having skin rashes appear. my skin becomes exceptionally itchy and once scratched the area becomes inflamed in red rings of different sizes.

Accepted Answer

Sounds like hives: What you're describing sounds most like hives (urticaria) which is an allergic reaction to something typically in the air, not something directly contacting the skin.  It's difficult to say with confidence though without photos or further description.

Question 6

i have a long history of eczema, sensitive skin, and many different skin rashes. would tattoo ink possibly irritate my skin too much?

Accepted Answer

Possible: There is a good possibility based on the ingredients of the ink used for tattoo.

Question 7

i get skin rash every so often in different parts of my body.the rashes are ongoing and itchy. i've been to a dermatologist and it was inconclusive. i currently have a rash on my face chest and hands.

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis: Dermatitis is an allergic response by your skin to anything irritating. It could be something you ate, something new you used near your skin or a response to an environmental allergen such as a pet or pesticide. Use an oral Antihistamine for itch relief and antiinflammatory effect.

Question 8

do you know if there are differnt kinds of dermatologists like that just deal with acne and rashes and moles but not skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: The specialty will encounter all types of disorders of the skin. Dermatologists are all trained to examine biopsy and treat lesions.
That said some specialize only in cancer surgery most notably MOHS surgery involving skin cancers with resection and closure of the wound. Not all dermatologists perform this surgery.

Question 9

i have recurring skin rashes in different areas that appear like fever blisters or shingles and itch. i never had chicken pox. it lasts a couple wks. ?

Accepted Answer

Herpes?: It hard to tell what you have that return in different areas and itch - not likely zoster maybe allergic reaction herpes simplex maybe ...See a doctor for a diagnosis.

Question 10

hive is an example of what type of skin eruption?

Accepted Answer

Urticaria: Hives comprise their own category of eruption.  They are unique primarily due to their transient nature (each hive will last for less than a day and will be replaced by new ones as they crop up).  Rarely, lesions persist for greater than a day if an underlying immune complex disease or autoimmune disease is involved. Hives are slight raised welts surrounded by redness. No blistering, ulcer or pus

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What type of worms lives under the human skin that causes rashes and how can it be well treated?

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Mt girlfriend 30 years old often have recurrent skin rashes in different parts of the body. its a small patch about 1cm by 1 cm. it sometimes itches?

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I keep having skin rashes appear. my skin becomes exceptionally itchy and once scratched the area becomes inflamed in red rings of different sizes.

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I have a long history of eczema, sensitive skin, and many different skin rashes. would tattoo ink possibly irritate my skin too much?

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I get skin rash every so often in different parts of my body.the rashes are ongoing and itchy. i've been to a dermatologist and it was inconclusive. i currently have a rash on my face chest and hands.

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Do you know if there are differnt kinds of dermatologists like that just deal with acne and rashes and moles but not skin cancer?

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I have recurring skin rashes in different areas that appear like fever blisters or shingles and itch. i never had chicken pox. it lasts a couple wks. ?

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Hive is an example of what type of skin eruption?

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