Itchy Skin Rashes

There are a number of different types of skin rashes that present to the allergist’s office. A good number of these represent an allergic process, while many other skin rashes are not caused by allergies. The following rashes are common to see in the allergy office. Depending on the type of skin rash, there are a number of different treatments available. Treatment may include the use of topical steroids, oral antihistamines, or topical anti-fungal creams. Read more

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Itchy Skin Rashes There are a number of different types of skin rashes that present to the allergist’s office. A good number of these represent an allergic process, while many other skin rashes are not caused by allergies. The following rashes are common to see in the allergy office. Depending on the type of skin rash, there are a number of different treatments available. Treatment may include the use of topical steroids, oral antihistamines, or topical anti-fungal creams. Read more Daniel More, MD Allergies Expert Pictures of Itchy Skin Rashes There are many different types of itchy skin rashes. Some of these are caused by allergies, while others are caused by infections, and some are even due to other types of immune disorders. See what these various types of itchy skin rashes look like, as well as commonly used treatments of each type. READ NOW All About Itching (Pruritus) Pruritus refers to an unpleasant sensation that causes the need to scratch, commonly called itching by most people. Itching may be localized to a certain area of the body, or can be all over, or generalized. When there is a rash that goes along with the pruritus, the cause is usually easily determined and treated. However, the most difficult cases of pruritus are those without an associated rash. READ NOW How to Get Relief From Dry, Itchy Skin Dry skin plagues people of all ages, but is particularly common in older people. Dry, irritated, itchy skin characterizes a number of skin diseases that are collectively referred to as eczema. Xerotic eczema (xerosis), also known as the winter itch, occurs most often during the dry, cold winter months, as a result of repeated wetting and drying without the use of moisturizing. Many people with dry skin have a difficult time finding relief. Various skin treatments, including over-the-counter moisturizers and prescription topical corticosteroid creams, may not be effective for the treatment of xerotic eczema. READ NOW Featured Articles • 7 Tips to Get Better Sleep as You Age • Dr. Richard Shames: New Hypothyroidism Guidelines Push Outdated Ideas • How Often Do Couples Really Have Sex? • 10 Snappy Comebacks to the Question "Are They Twins?" • 10 Things Moms of Twins are Tired of Explaining • Give Your Libido a Boost in the Right Direction • Is Your Doctor Telling You the Truth About Your Thyroid Treatment? • Letrozole for Treating Infertility In Women With PCOS Advertisement About Allergies  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Allergies newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.