Symptoms

Wrist rash

• Wrist rash is the symptom of a patch of skin with a change in color or texture on the wrist.

• Wrist rash can result from inflammation of the skin (dermatitis) of the wrist.

The most common type of wrist rash is a contact dermatitis, typically from contact of the skin with latex, rubber, chemicals, cosmetics, detergents, soaps, poison ivy, poison oak.

• Wrist rash can also be a sign of scabies

• Wrist rash that persists should be evaluated by your doctor.

Read more – February 3, 2009

Finger rash

• Finger rash is the symptom of a patch of skin with a change in color or texture on the finger.

• Finger rash can result from inflammation of the skin (dermatitis) of the finger.

The most common type of finger rash is a contact dermatitis, typically from contact of the skin with latex, rubber, chemicals, cosmetics, detergents, soaps, poison ivy, poison oak.

Read more – January 5, 2009

Finger itch

• Finger itch is the symptom of a tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin that makes you want to scratch the finger area.

• Finger itch may be caused by
· atopic dermatitis (allergic rash)
· contact dermatitis (an allergic rash from something in contact with the skin)
· dry skin
· hives (histamine related swelling of the skin)
· infection of the skin
· insect bites or stings
· parasites such as lice or scabies

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Facial rash

• Facial rash is the symptom of a patch of skin with a change in color or texture
on the face.

• Facial rash can result from inflammation of the skin (dermatitis) of the face.

The most common type of facial rash is a contact dermatitis, typically from
contact of the skin with latex, rubber, chemicals, cosmetics, detergents,
soaps, poison ivy, poison oak.

Read more – January 4, 2009

Ear rash

• Ear rash is the symptom of a patch of skin with a change in color or texture on the cheek.

• Ear rash can result from inflammation of the skin (dermatitis) of the cheek.

The most common type of ear rash is a contact dermatitis, typically from contact of the skin with latex, rubber, chemicals, cosmetics, detergents, soaps, poison ivy, poison oak.


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Cheek rash

• Cheek rash is the symptom of a patch of skin with a change in color or texture on the cheek.

• Cheek rash can result from inflammation of the skin (dermatitis) of the cheek.

The most common type of cheek rash is a contact dermatitis, typically from contact of the skin with latex, rubber, chemicals, cosmetics, detergents, soaps, poison ivy, poison oak.

Read more – December 19, 2008

Hand itch

• Hand itch is the symptom of a tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin that makes you want to scratch the hand area.

• Hand itch may be caused by:
· atopic dermatitis (allergic rash)
· contact dermatitis (an allergic rash from something in contact with the skin)
· dry skin
· hives (histamine related swelling of the skin)
· infection of the skin
· insect bites or stings
· parasites such as lice or scabies

• Hand itch that persists or worsens should be evaluated by your doctor.

Read more – December 16, 2008

Cracked skin

• Cracked skin is the symptom of scaly non-compliant skin.

• Cracked skin is most commonly associated with dry skin (Xerosis)

• Cracked skin is commonly associated with itching (pruritis) and rash (dermatitis).

Read more – December 12, 2008

Chest itch

• Chest itch is the symptom of a tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin that makes you want to scratch the chest wall area.

• Chest itch may be caused by
· atopic dermatitis (allergic rash)
· contact dermatitis (an allergic rash from something in contact with the skin)
· dry skin
· hives (histamine related swelling of the skin)
· infection of the skin
· insect bites or stings
· parasites such as lice or scabies

Read more – December 10, 2008

Buttock itch

• Buttock itch is the symptom of a tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin that makes you want to scratch the buttock area.

• Buttock itch may be caused by
· atopic dermatitis (allergic rash)
· contact dermatitis (an allergic rash from something in contact with the skin)
· dry skin
· hives (histamine related swelling of the skin)
· infection of the skin
· insect bites or stings
· parasites such as lice or scabes

Read more – November 25, 2008

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