- Medical Dermatology
Rashes
Accurate diagnosis for unexplained rashes.
What is Rashes?
A new or persistent rash can be uncomfortable and unsettling. We provide expert diagnosis including biopsy when needed and clear treatment so symptoms resolve quickly.
What are the common symptoms?
What causes Rashes and what can trigger it?
- Allergic reactions: Contact with certain foods, medications, cosmetics, plants, or other substances can cause an allergic skin reaction.
- Skin irritation: Soaps, detergents, chemicals, fragrances, or other irritants may cause redness, itching, or inflammation.
- Infections: Viral, bacterial, fungal, and other infections can cause different types of skin rashes.
- Inflammatory skin conditions: Conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea can cause recurring or persistent rashes.
- Medications: Some medications can cause skin reactions or rashes as a side effect.
- Environmental factors: Heat, sweating, cold, sunlight, and insect bites can contribute to certain rashes.
How severe is my Rashes?
- Mild - Small areas of redness, dryness, or itching.
- Moderate - More widespread redness, itching, swelling, or scaling.
- Severe - Extensive rash, significant swelling, blistering, or pain that may require prompt medical attention.
What treatments are available?
- Targeted clinical exam
- Skin biopsy if indicated
- Topical or oral therapy
- Allergy and trigger guidance
- Skin Allergy Testing
Why choose Calvert Dermatology
Every visit at Calvert Dermatology is led by a board-certified physician. We take the time to listen, examine carefully, and build a treatment plan you understand. Our small practice model means continuity of care from first consultation through follow-up.
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