Question 1

good morning

i'm currently in abu dhabi and there's no doctor to see here.

i played golf ons saturday and got burned a bit, my skin is very irritated and i have a rash..

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: If skin got mildly or moderately sunburned, then the usual home care for sunburns should help. People often try hydrocortisone cream for a week, while also moisturizing with their non-medicated lotion or cream. Severe means different things to different people, but usually means the skin blistered and new top skin will need to form over 3-4 weeks. Doctor can examine on video or in-person.

Question 2

i get heat rash on my forehead when i golf and it's above 90 degrees. it only lasts for a few days. preventative ideas?

Accepted Answer

Heat rash: If the rash only occurs on your forehead when golfing, it might be related to the type of headgear you wear. Experiment with looser caps,wide brim hats, netted caps,absorbent material containing caps. Try taking your cap or visor off for a few seconds periodically during your round.

Question 3

are rashes often serious?

Accepted Answer

No: Rashes usually are not serious, but you should always see a dermatologist to get the correct diagnosis.

Question 4

what causes random rashes?

Accepted Answer

Rash: So many things cause rash. Skin is the largest organ in/on the body. To get the best diagnosis for a rash of any kind, it is recommended to have a doctor look at the rash to confirm and provide appropriate treatment based on the evaluation. Infections, irritation, allergy, medications, etc can all contribute to rash.

Question 5

what causes blisterd rashes?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Such can b due 2 second degree burns, infection esp viral, as well as allergic react. To ingested or topical chemicals/drugs.

Question 6

what to do when u get rashes?

Accepted Answer

Rashes: Since there are so many different rashes which have different causes and treatments, it is best to see a dermatologist for the proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 7

hoe to best treat butt rashes?

Accepted Answer

Skin: There are probably a thousand different rashes so without more information or seeing the problem it is unlikely you will get much here on health tap.  Skin is probably one of the most difficult things to diagnose online. It is such a visual part of evaluation and treatment as a physician.  But, if the rashes are persisting please get in to your family doctor to be seen soon.

Question 8

small rashes all over my body?

Accepted Answer

Rash : As you can imagine a rash needs to be seen. here are several different types of rashes. You can try a telemedicine visit.

Question 9

what is best to use on rashes?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: rashes could have different causes what requires different treatments.

Question 10

why do rashes spread so easily?

Accepted Answer

Some spread some not: Some rashes can be contagious from one part of the body  to others.  Some rashes represent the over enthusiasm of the immune system to a virus or infection and since the virus is everywhere in the body, so is the rash.  Other rashes don't spread at all.   It really depends on the rash.

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Golfers rash

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Good morning i'm currently in abu dhabi and there's no doctor to see here. i played golf ons saturday and got burned a bit, my skin is very irritated and i have a rash..

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I get heat rash on my forehead when i golf and it's above 90 degrees. it only lasts for a few days. preventative ideas?

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Are rashes often serious?

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What causes random rashes?

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What causes blisterd rashes?

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What to do when u get rashes?

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Hoe to best treat butt rashes?

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Small rashes all over my body?

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What is best to use on rashes?

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Why do rashes spread so easily?

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