Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Tinea corporis
…(Cats are common carriers). Symptoms Symptoms include itching and a ring-shaped, red-colored skin rash. The rash may occur on the arms, legs, face, or other exposed body areas. The border of the rash lesions look scaly. Exams and Tests The primary diagnosis is based on how the skin looks. In some cases… related searches:hand rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Granuloma annulare
Granuloma annulare Definition Granuloma annulare is a long-term (chronic) skin disease consisting of a rash with reddish bumps arranged in a circle or ring. Causes Granuloma annulare most often affects children and young adults. It is slightly more common in girls. The condition is usually seen in otherwise… related searches:hand rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Contact dermatitis
…skin in the exposed area * Localized swelling of the skin * Warmth of the exposed area (may occur) * Skin lesion or rash at the site of exposure * Lesions of any type: redness, rash, papules (pimple-like), vesicles, and bullae (blisters) * May involve oozing, draining, or crusting * May become scaly… related searches:blistering rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Systemic lupus erythematosus
…treatment. Mild disease that involves a rash, headaches, fever, arthritis, pleurisy, and pericarditis requires little therapy. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) are used to treat arthritis and pleurisy. Corticosteroid creams are used to treat skin rashes. An anti-malaria drug called hydroxychloroquine… related searches:hand rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Rashes Rashes Definition Rashes involve changes in the color or texture of your skin. Alternative Names Skin redness or inflammation; Skin lesion; Rubor; Skin rash; Erythema Considerations Often, the cause of a rash can be determined from its visible characteristics and other symptoms. Causes A simple rash… related searches:shingles | chicken pox | hand rash | blistering rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis Definition Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease that causes inflammation and a skin rash. It is a type of inflammatory myopathy. Causes The cause is unknown. Experts think it may be due to a viral infection of the muscles or a problem with the body's immune system. Anyone can develop… related searches:viral rash
Dermatology
…uncomfortable rash. * Garden tools and hoses, clothing and household pets that come in contact with urushiol must be thoroughly cleaned because the chemical is active for at least a year. * Contrary to intuition and popular belief, however, scratching the blisters that form on skin does not spread the rash because… related searches:blistering rash | dermatology
Facts of Life
…entered the body. * If the syphilis is not treated at this stage, the infection progresses to the secondary stage Secondary stage symptoms: * Skin rash * Fever * Swollen lymph glands * Sore throat * Patchy hair loss * Headaches * Weight loss * Muscle aches * Fatigue * Without treatment, the infection… related searches:syphilis
