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I Have A Skin Disorder That Is Bright Red When
Question: I have a skin disorder that is bright red when body temp is high like after a shower, and pale otherwise. No itch or discomfort but seems to slowly be enlarging area. I thought ring worm and bought over the counter medicine but no response.
Brief Answer:
Heat rash treatment recommendations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you may be suffering from heat rash that is an inflammation and blockage of sweat glands that prevents perspiration and cooling of the skin.
If you can upload a photo it can be helpful to confirm it.
There is not a specific treatment about it.
You only need to avoid hot and humidify air environment.
Stay in cool environment, use fans or air conditioning.
Calamine lotion can help.
Also use cotton wears.
Over the counter cooling spry can be used.
In rare cases may be needed antibiotics and corticosteroids creams.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Heat rash treatment recommendations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you may be suffering from heat rash that is an inflammation and blockage of sweat glands that prevents perspiration and cooling of the skin.
If you can upload a photo it can be helpful to confirm it.
There is not a specific treatment about it.
You only need to avoid hot and humidify air environment.
Stay in cool environment, use fans or air conditioning.
Calamine lotion can help.
Also use cotton wears.
Over the counter cooling spry can be used.
In rare cases may be needed antibiotics and corticosteroids creams.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Area when red, is shiny red and when pale is almost not noticeable, kind of pinkish. Would hydrocortisone work?
Brief Answer:
Hydrocortisone can work.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Hydrocortisone can work to reduce inflammation but the main thing is to avoid heat environment. You should try avoid it from happening as much as possible by keeping yourself cool.
Wear loose cotton cloths.
Best regards.
Hydrocortisone can work.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Hydrocortisone can work to reduce inflammation but the main thing is to avoid heat environment. You should try avoid it from happening as much as possible by keeping yourself cool.
Wear loose cotton cloths.
Best regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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