Rashes

Rashes are a common problem, but they can be difficult to accurately diagnose and treat. Your expert dermatologist can often help by asking you pertinent questions and examining your skin carefully.

Rashes can be caused by a variety of things including infection, allergies, medication allergies, or skin conditions such as eczema.

Skin infections typically appear as red bumps or crusted areas on the skin that ooze when scratched. Allergies tend to show up as raised red bumps that itch, which may be caused by food or environmental allergens like pollen. Medications can cause rashes too: antibiotics, heart related medicines, and blood thinners all have side effects that may include rashes. Other causes of rashes include sunburns and acne.

Rashes can be diagnosed based on the appearance of the rash itself and other symptoms that accompany it, such as itching. Your dermatologist may order tests to rule out certain conditions that may mimic one another.