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

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

could lysol work on some skin rashes?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended.: 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.

Question 7

what causes  skin rashes ,  spots etc;?

Accepted Answer

All sorts of things: Fungi, bacteria, viruses, autoimmune conditions ... just to name a few!

Question 8

can i eat sardines if i have skin rashes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unless you are specifically allergies to sardines, you can eat them and their should be no relationship to skin rashes.

Question 9

will the urethritis cause skin rashes

Accepted Answer

Reiter's syndrome,: Now called reactive arthritis, can be associated with urethritis and skin rashes may occur with this. Skin rash as a result of antibiotic allergy can also occur. Best to check these possibilities with your doctor.

Question 10

could having diabetes give you skin rashes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, possible.: There are many things that could cause a skin rash. Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, sun exposure, insect bites, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

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