Question 1

i'm using xulane bc patch & when i take it off it's itchy, sore, red & skin is peeling off. i know i have to go back to pills but how can i heal this?

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R/O ALLERGIC RX: ALLERGIC RX/ Eczema /Allergic dermatitis is especially prevalent in these areas of the body. It responds to topical &amp; oral steroids with flare. I also add in ZYRTEC&amp;ZANTAC  to block both histamine receptors. If SX. Persist or worsen get Derm consult

Question 2

what might a patch of painful red skin be due to?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Inflammation of some type.  If it doesn't heal, you should visit your doctor.

Question 3

i have red skin after second degree sunburn- will my skin go back to normal? if yes how long does it take?  thank you

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Painful healing: When our bodies sustain an injury, the immediate response is inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling). This is the body increasing the blood flow to the injury to bring healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away.  The key is to do things that reduce the parts of inflammation such as cool compresses, skin creams, and antiinflammatory medications (motrin/advil).

Question 4

help! i scraped my mole the scrape healed just red skin and the mole is back. its seems like its darker will that heal? when my skin fully heals?

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Be seen: watch the mole and be seen if it comes back darker and if it is different in shape    It does not take too much time to have a provider recheck and make sure it is not cancerous

Question 5

my girlfriend just show me some red skin spot almost all over the upper body also in the back. what can i do to make it go?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: The most likely cause would be a viral infection or drug reaction. If it gets worse or lasts more than 10 days, see a dermatologist.

Question 6

is there any way to return the red skin back to its original color, maybe by spray tanning or a skin peel?

Accepted Answer

Erythema: Red skin, called erythema, is caused by dilated blood vessels with increased blood flow to the skin. It is usually due to inflammation, infection, or allergy. Rosacea is a common cause of facial redness in adults. Laser can zap tiny blood vessels that contribute to redness. See a dermatologist. Tanning can worsen the condition but the tan will disguise the redness somewhat.

Question 7

i have a small circular patch of dry red skin on my arm. i thought it was ringworm but my medication from the past doesn't work. help?

Accepted Answer

Rash: A number of conditions can cause a circular rash including eczema (nummular type) , ringworm, etc. . Eczema  often responds to moisturizers and a corticosteroid cream after a few days.  See a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 8

i have a bumpy red skin rash on the back of both arms for years?

Accepted Answer

Keratosis Pilaris...: ...Is very common. I think of it as eczema of the hair follicles; some people also get it on the upper legs. A medium-strength steroid cream, prescribed by your dermatologist, will keep it under control.

Question 9

sore penis head and fore skin. inflamed red. skin on head of penis and gore skin torn, painful and bleeding a little when pulled back.

Accepted Answer

Difficult...: It is very difficult to tell with certainty without taking a look at it but based on the information you are providing it seems it could be a fungal infection. I am not sure how you access medications in your country but if easy you could get an anti fungal cream and if not better after a few days then you will need to see a doctor for exam.

Question 10

sound cancerous? 1 cm patch appeared on arm overnight. dry and peeling when scratched, has brown mixed in it. no itching. red skin after scraping off.

Accepted Answer

Try anti-fungal: I an wondering whether this is ringworm. Cancer won't appear overnight. A topical agent like tolnaftate would be a good try. If there is no response, get seen.

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A member asked:

I'm using xulane bc patch & when i take it off it's itchy, sore, red & skin is peeling off. i know i have to go back to pills but how can i heal this?

A member asked:

What might a patch of painful red skin be due to?

A member asked:

I have red skin after second degree sunburn- will my skin go back to normal? if yes how long does it take? thank you

A member asked:

Help! i scraped my mole the scrape healed just red skin and the mole is back. its seems like its darker will that heal? when my skin fully heals?

A member asked:

My girlfriend just show me some red skin spot almost all over the upper body also in the back. what can i do to make it go?

A member asked:

Is there any way to return the red skin back to its original color, maybe by spray tanning or a skin peel?

A member asked:

I have a small circular patch of dry red skin on my arm. i thought it was ringworm but my medication from the past doesn't work. help?

A member asked:

I have a bumpy red skin rash on the back of both arms for years?

A member asked:

Sore penis head and fore skin. inflamed red. skin on head of penis and gore skin torn, painful and bleeding a little when pulled back.

A member asked:

Sound cancerous? 1 cm patch appeared on arm overnight. dry and peeling when scratched, has brown mixed in it. no itching. red skin after scraping off.

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