Question 1

how can skin rashes be treated?

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Curable vs treatable: Rashes such as poison ivy/oak, fungal(ringworm), bacterial infections (impetigo) etc.. Can be cured. Rashes such as eczema, psoriasis, ichthyosis etc...Are not curable, only treatable. Viral rashes such as chicken pox, measle, roseola etc..Will heal on their own with or without treatment. Without knowing what type of rash you have, i can't advise you how to treat/cure it. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 2

what to do about the rashes on my skin?

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If they are : bothersome to you - have them checked by your physician or a dermatologist.

Question 3

i have multiple skin rashes, what to do?

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See Your Doctor: Rashes can be caused by many things, meaning that there is not a single treatment. If you have rashes which persists or bother you, see your doctor.

Question 4

what is the best thing to do for skin rashes?

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Depends: The treatment or best thing to do is entirely dependent on the rash type. Different rashes are caused by different processes and therefore have different treatments.

Question 5

i need some tips to remove the rashes of my skin..?

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Find the cause: "removing" a rash is aided greatly by knowing just what was the cause. This can be a challenge so seeing a dermatologist will be your best option.

Question 6

i'm curious as to what's more likely to cause skin rashes?

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Many things: "rash" is a generic term for a red or discolored area of the skin that can be due to viral, bacterial, or fungal infection, or to other, non-infectious causes. A more specific answer can be given by your doctor after they see the rash and take a medical history from you.

Question 7

i get rashes anytime i touch my skin. is this normal?

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Dermatographia?: You might have dermatographia (also called dermatographism or skin writing). It's pretty common and usually not harmful, but sometimes a sign of allergy, e.g. if you're allergic to a new medication. If it continues or you remain concerned, see your doctor just to be safe. In the meantime, google it; lots of info is available online.

Question 8

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

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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 9

my baby had white patches on her skin when her rashes healed.  do you know what it is?

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Hypopigmentation: Postinflammatory hypopigmentation is a common cause of acquired hypopigmentary disorders. It can be a result of cutaneous inflammation, injury or dermatological treatment. There are also many specific conditions that present with hypopigmentation other than postinflammatory hypopigmentation. Most cases of postinflammatory hypopigmentation improve spontaneously within weeks or months if the primary.

Question 10

what are the causes many yrs. ago the rashes of the wounds are still here in my skin.. what shoul i do?

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Many possibilities: There are many types and causes of skin rashes that could cause itching.  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.

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