Question 1

do steroids always help heal the skin's natural color within the 2 week treatment, or will it take time for the skin to fully heal depending on how long the rash was there and how deep or bad it was?

Accepted Answer

: steroids attempt to heal the specific rash if if was an inflammatory process. They don't tend to help the natural skin color return. Usually time will help along with some other topical  healing products , esp if pigmentation is a concern.

Question 2

hi, my 7 month old daughter has a red raised bumpy rash all over her body, from head to toe. she has intermittent fevers as well. is it a viral infection, what can be used for treatment?

Accepted Answer

: Most likely this is a viral illness if she is otherwise healthy.  Watch for other symptoms, monitor her temperature and provide fluids. It is important to document the number of days of fever and if there is a fever on more than one day, please see your 
Other causes include a UTI, skin infection, pneumonia and  an ear infection.

Question 3

hi there what is the best remedy for skin rashes? it reccur every now and then, it will dry for a while after a few days there will b a tiny bump.

Accepted Answer

Atopic dermatitis: Skin condition with xerosis and  itchiness and recurrence sort of points to  eczema / adopy !  mild steroids / tons of moisturizers  and hygiene seem to do the trick!  warm regards  to ya!

Question 4

what to do if i need a home remedy for a recurring skin rash?

Accepted Answer

Wrong approach: How can anyone suggest any sort of remedy without determine the cause of the rash? See a dermatologist.

Question 5

my toddler is on augmentin es 600 for tonsilitis but developed a skin rash. tomorrow is her last day of treatment. do i stop treatment now?

Accepted Answer

Yes or No, but...: Yes or No, meaning it doesn't matter much in real life whether a person take 9 days of Augmentin instead of 10 days, because life is not that exact. The standard is 10 days in the US. More importantly, the doctor wants to hear about the rash or see the rash, to help decide whether or not it was an allergic reaction to Augmentin (it might not be)... to decide whether she is allergic to penicillins.

Question 6

what is the best remedy for a skin rash on the back of the neck and also on both arms. it gets very irritated with exposure to heat or the sun and when sweaty. and itches a lot when i shower under warm water. ?

Accepted Answer

Rash on neck,arms: Photosensitivity or skin reaction to Sun can be seen in the back of the neck and other exposed skin. Worsening of rash itch after a shower may be partly caused by protective skin oils being removed. Generalized body itching after a shower may be due to too thick red blood or lymphoma. After the shower and while the skin is wet, apply a moisturizing lotion like alphakeri. &amp; Consult a dermatologist

Question 7

stretch mark like rash on skin... what could cause it? treatment?

Accepted Answer

Stretch Mark Therapy: Tretinoin creams such as Retin-A and Renova (tretinoin) are helpful. These creams are only effective on very new stretch marks and must be administered in less than six weeks after their appearance and while the mark is still red or pink.Pulsed dye laser therapy can stimulate the growth of elastin and collagen in our skin. This method works best on new stretch marks but can be useful on old marks as well.

Question 8

i have itchy skin all over but no rash, remedy?

Accepted Answer

Various causes: There are various causes of itchy skin without a rash including dry skin, liver problems,  kidney disease, medications, thyroid disorders, etc. Obviously if your symptoms are very uncomfortable a checkup is advised. If dry skin is not the problem then Benadryl (diphenhydramine) offers relief but may make you drowsy. Claritin is less effective but doesn't cause drowsiness.

Question 9

my husband has a rash on his head that looks like psoriasis what is the treatment for this please (it's been bleeding) thank you?

Accepted Answer

Rash on head: There are several conditions that can cause a rash or skin peeling on  the head. If it is localized over a specific area it could be due to psoriasis. If it is associated with hair loss it could be due to fungus. If it is widespread it could be due to seborrheic dermatitis.  It is useful to use shampoos such as head and shoulders, Nizoral (ketoconazole) and tar shampoos.  Topical steroids can also help.  See MD

Question 10

i took postinor 2 as prescribed and the next 2 days i began to see rash on my skin like big mosquito bites please what is the remedy ??

Accepted Answer

Postinor: It is unlikely that the rash is from Postinor (also known as Plan B or the morning after pill). However, if you have a rash you should see a doctor so they can diagnose it. You could also consider a HealthTap consult for diagnosis and treatment.

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A member asked:

Do steroids always help heal the skin's natural color within the 2 week treatment, or will it take time for the skin to fully heal depending on how long the rash was there and how deep or bad it was?

A member asked:

Hi, my 7 month old daughter has a red raised bumpy rash all over her body, from head to toe. she has intermittent fevers as well. is it a viral infection, what can be used for treatment?

A member asked:

Hi there what is the best remedy for skin rashes? it reccur every now and then, it will dry for a while after a few days there will b a tiny bump.

A member asked:

What to do if i need a home remedy for a recurring skin rash?

A member asked:

My toddler is on augmentin es 600 for tonsilitis but developed a skin rash. tomorrow is her last day of treatment. do i stop treatment now?

A member asked:

What is the best remedy for a skin rash on the back of the neck and also on both arms. it gets very irritated with exposure to heat or the sun and when sweaty. and itches a lot when i shower under warm water. ?

A member asked:

Stretch mark like rash on skin... what could cause it? treatment?

A member asked:

I have itchy skin all over but no rash, remedy?

A member asked:

My husband has a rash on his head that looks like psoriasis what is the treatment for this please (it's been bleeding) thank you?

A member asked:

I took postinor 2 as prescribed and the next 2 days i began to see rash on my skin like big mosquito bites please what is the remedy ??

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