Question 1

i have dark spots, red patches , itchy painful skin rash. the hospital said it was a allergic reaction but couldn't figure out what caused it.

Accepted Answer

Allergic rash: See your dermatologist for evaluation and treatment of your rash. There are treatments that will work even if you don't know the cause of the rash.  It will be important to be sure it is not a reaction to a medication.  Allergic reactions can come from inside the body or from external contact agents. If your dermatologist suspects an external contact agent they can perform patch tests to look for.

Question 2

dark spots red patches itchy painful skin rash. doctors said its a allergic reaction , they gave me steroids  by mouth but the rash is getting bad?

Accepted Answer

Allergic rash: How long ago were the steroid pills given? They will take a day or two to work. It is important for you to be followed by an individual doctor so they can judge the course of your condition. Preferably a dermatologist but that may not be practical. There is also topical cream you can use.  Also the dose of the steroid pills might need to be adjusted.

Question 3

how are intestinal parasites (tapeworms, etc).. diagnosed? and how are they treated? i have some smyptoms , i skin rash on one spot, low iron.

Accepted Answer

Parasites: Intestinal parasite may have antibodies that can be detected in the blood. The best diagnosis for tapeworm is stool examination. Others may be diagnoses on endoscopy

Question 4

i am experiencing skin rash around neck quality: itchiness, red. i have had it for years on and off looks like spots not risen ?

Accepted Answer

Rash: Please send photo. Could be allergy or food related or rare disease.

Question 5

skin rash on stomach area moving towards back. like large spots and very itchy?

Accepted Answer

See details: It is impossible to offer specific advice without being able to see the rash. Have your primary care physician or a dermatologist evaluate the rash.

Question 6

i am experiencing  skin rash (quality: bumpy, red or bluish purple, ring shaped) .
brown spots on arms ?

Accepted Answer

Your description: applies to a number of skin problems but  I would "vote for" FUNGAL cause.
Sometimes SPECIFIC TREATMENT  and sometimes ORAL ANTI-FUNGALS are indicated!
In other words get it checked out as soon as practicable by your PCP who may want to refer you to a Board Certified Dermatologist!!!
Hope this helps
Dr Z

Question 7

is there a picture of the skin rash caused by west niles virus? i have 3 round spots that look like cigarette burn and each one has a few extremely small red dots that after 2 weeks have now gotten as big as the original one.

Accepted Answer

West Nile Virus: Go to the following web site on west nile virus to see the skin rash caused by this virus.
http://www.bccdc.ca/nr/rdonlyres/683e7fcb-d2bc-4d06-bdd2-cbf1b5d81e7e/0/wnv_characteristicsoftherashassociatedwithwestnilefever.pdf.

Question 8

small spot on my face beneath right eye looks like skin rash/irritated skin/sunburn. anything i can put on it?

Accepted Answer

Topical steroid: I would try a 1% Cortaid (hydrocortisone) like cream twice a day for a couple of days.  This should help--if not---please see a dermatologist.

Question 9

what is the best way to treat dark spots on skin?

Accepted Answer

See Dermatologist: You need to have the dark spots evaluated to determine what they are, then they can be treated properly.  Most dark spots are ok but should never be taken for granted.  See your skin doctor.

Question 10

after my severe skin dryness was treated, the affected area is now darker with bright spots . how can i get this  area to be uniform?

Accepted Answer

Hyperpigmentation: You are having post inflammatory hyperpigmentation from your previous rash. This is from the prior  irritation. It may diminish on it's own over several months. After your rash is totally resolved and the skin is really better you can use glycolic lotion to diminish the pigment.

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I have dark spots, red patches , itchy painful skin rash. the hospital said it was a allergic reaction but couldn't figure out what caused it.

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Dark spots red patches itchy painful skin rash. doctors said its a allergic reaction , they gave me steroids by mouth but the rash is getting bad?

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How are intestinal parasites (tapeworms, etc).. diagnosed? and how are they treated? i have some smyptoms , i skin rash on one spot, low iron.

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I am experiencing skin rash around neck quality: itchiness, red. i have had it for years on and off looks like spots not risen ?

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Skin rash on stomach area moving towards back. like large spots and very itchy?

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I am experiencing skin rash (quality: bumpy, red or bluish purple, ring shaped) . brown spots on arms ?

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Is there a picture of the skin rash caused by west niles virus? i have 3 round spots that look like cigarette burn and each one has a few extremely small red dots that after 2 weeks have now gotten as big as the original one.

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Small spot on my face beneath right eye looks like skin rash/irritated skin/sunburn. anything i can put on it?

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What is the best way to treat dark spots on skin?

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After my severe skin dryness was treated, the affected area is now darker with bright spots . how can i get this area to be uniform?

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