Sunday 6 December 2009

How to Diagnose a Red Rash on Face


Rashes are never a pleasant experience. Rashes on the face are usually much worse for the sufferer than other places, as they cause a certain degree of embarrassment in addition to the usual health concerns that go along with rashes.
Instructions.

How to Diagnose a Red Rash on Face
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1Inspect your rash in a mirror. How does it look? If the red rash is scaly, it could be a certain selection of disorders. However, if it is not scaly, it could be a completely different set of skin problems.

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2Feel the rash. If it is rounded it could be many different afflictions. However, if it is flat, it can be an entirely different set of problems. And yet, if it is dry and flaky it could be totally different. Know that red, non-scaly, raised rashes are most commonly caused by insect bites. These small red bumps will be similar to pimples, except you will have numerous pimple-like bumps. Newborns also have similar looking rashes known as Strawberry Nevus.

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3Understand that red, non-scaly, flat rashes can be the sign of more serious disorders. Tops among them is measles. Another common affliction is cellulitis, which results in tender skin and must be cured with antibiotics. A serious rash with these symptoms is Stevens Johnson Syndrome which can be a sign of a reaction to medication.

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4Investigate red, scaly rashes closely as these can be serious signs of long-term skin disorders. Eczema, ringworm and lupus all share a similar look and all have vary degrees of seriousness and remedies.

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5Seek medical advice, if you are unsure of what caused the rash specifically. If you can't diagnose the red rash on your face yourself in a short period of time and if you can't make it go away within a few days or a week, talk with your physician about the issue for proper diagnosis.

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