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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Light-red bumps with raised |
Allergic reaction. |
See Hives. |
edges. |
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Severe itching. |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Itching rash. |
Adverse reaction or side |
Call doctor now. |
Use of prescription or non- |
effect of drug. |
See Drug |
prescription drug. |
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Hypersensitivity. |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Itching, red, scaling or moist |
Allergic reaction. |
See Dermatitis, Contact. |
rash under cosmetics, jewelry |
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or new clothing. |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Itching, red, scaling or moist |
Skin disorder aggravated |
See Dermatitis, Atopic. |
rash, especially on hands. |
by stress. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Itching, red, scaling or moist |
Allergic reaction. |
See Poison Ivy, Oak, |
rash, plus: |
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Sumac. |
Recent contact with plant, |
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See Dermatitis, Contact. |
such as poison ivy, poison oak, |
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poison sumac, primrose or |
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mango. |
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OR |
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Recent contact with irritating |
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detergents or other chemicals. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Itching rash around genitals |
Sugar in urine. |
See Diabetes Mellitus, |
or anus. |
Vaginal infection. |
Insulin Dependent. |
No other symptoms or factors. |
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See Diabetes Mellitus, |
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Non-Insulin Dependent. |
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See Vaginitis, Monilial. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Red bumps in a small area |
Insect bites. |
See Insect Bites & Stings. |
without other symptoms. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Red rash. |
Obstruction of sweat |
See Prickly Heat. |
Rash is located in areas of |
glands. |
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heavy perspiration. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Red rash scattered over body. |
Parasites. |
See Scabies. |
Severe itching at night. |
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Gray lines or red, sore spots |
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between fingers or on wrists. |
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Symptoms: |
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What To Do: |
Rash that consists of small, |
Bacterial or fungal skin |
See Folliculitis. |
white blisters with pus inside. |
infection. |
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Blisters are located in hair |
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follicles of the skin. |
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Symptoms: |
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What To Do: |
Red, scaling patch that spreads |
Fungus infection. |
See Ringworm. |
into a ring. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Rash without fever in child |
Several disorders. |
See Skin Problems (Child |
under 2. |
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Under Age 2) (in |
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Symptoms section). |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Red rash that begins on palms, |
Inflammatory disorder. |
See Erythema Multiforme. |
soles, arms and legs. |
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Rash develops into blisters. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Red, raised rash or skin |
Autoimmune disorder. |
See Lupu |
lesions. |
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Erythematosus, Discoid. |
Rash appears on cheeks in a |
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See Lupus |
"butterfly" appearance. |
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Erythematosus, Systemic. |
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What To Do: |
Rash starting on cheeks then |
Virus infection. |
See Fifth Disease. |
spreading. |
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Slight tiredness or fatigue. |
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Young child. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Skin rash, progressing to thin, |
Hookworm infestation. |
See Larva Migrans |
raised lines on the skin. |
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Cutaneous. |
Contact with soil or sand. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Skin rash (that may itch) on |
Connective tissue disorder. |
See Polymyositis. |
face, shoulders, arms and over |
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joints. |
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Weakness in the pelvic or |
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shoulder muscles. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Red skin rash, sometimes with |
Sensitivity to sun. |
See Photosensitivity. |
small blisters. |
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A burning reaction similar to |
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those that follow prolonged sun |
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exposure. |
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Dizziness, nausea, vomiting. |
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Brief sun exposure. |
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