Are There Different Types of Skin Rashes?
Mar 08, 2023
If you notice a skin rash in Rockville, MD, the medical team at Shady Grove Dermatology knows what to do. Dr. Josef Yeager, Dr. Caroline Yeager, and Dr. Sanders Berk will assess your condition and develop a course of treatment.
Below we will discuss some common types of skin rashes.
Eczema is a common skin condition that causes itchy, red, scaly patches on the surface. It belongs to an 'atopic' group of disorders which also include asthma and hay fever symptoms. Eczema can be caused by dry skin, low humidity, and wind exposure, as well as certain soaps or detergents. To combat this condition, apply moisturizers regularly (after taking a bath or shower) or when your skin becomes especially dry.
Rosacea is a common, chronic skin condition that usually affects people with fair complexions. Its symptoms include frequent blushing and flushing of the face that may come and go. Middle-stage symptoms include persistent redness, small pimples, and skin that burns or stings. Eye irritation (ocular rosacea) may also present.
Treatment for rosacea includes medications to control symptoms, such as topical antibiotic creams or oral antibiotics.
Contact dermatitis is a skin condition that occurs when you touch or have an allergic reaction to something on your skin, leading to irritation. Irritant contact dermatitis, the more common form, occurs when your skin gets damaged due to exposure to an irritating agent. You may experience a burning or itching sensation and redness as a result.
People who spend a lot of time outdoors and work in an industrial setting are more prone to this type of skin rash in Rockville, MD.
Psoriasis is an inherited skin disease that typically covers a large area. It tends to affect older individuals more severely. The primary symptom is red, flaky plaques of the skin. These can appear on your elbows, knees, scalp, and other parts of the body.
Treatment of psoriasis typically entails using creams and medicines. In some cases, light therapy (phototherapy) may also be employed.
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, are caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This same virus that causes chickenpox can remain dormant in your body for years after you have had it but may reactivate and manifest as shingles on your skin.
The first sign of shingles is usually pain in a region called the dermatome. This pain may feel like burning or tingling and may accompany numbness or itching.
Contact Shady Grove Dermatology at (240) 246-7417 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Josef Yeager, Dr. Caroline Yeager, and Dr. Berk to determine the cause of your skin rash in Rockville, MD.