Rashes can be triggered by infections, allergies, or underlying conditions, and often share similar symptoms. A precise diagnosis is key to relieving discomfort, preventing complications, and helping the skin heal properly and thoroughly.
About Rashes and Treatment
Rash treatment depends on identifying the cause, whether it’s allergic, infectious, inflammatory, or related to an internal issue. Treatment options range from topical medications to oral therapies and include preventive steps to avoid recurrence. We provide rash treatment in Lawrenceville, GA, for a wide range of skin concerns, including the following:
- Contact dermatitis – Rash caused by irritants or allergens
- Fungal infections – Such as athlete’s foot or body ringworm
- Bacterial infections – Including impetigo and cellulitis
- Viral rashes – Such as hand-foot-and-mouth or molluscum
- Hives (urticaria) – Red, raised welts that come and go
- Heat rash – Irritation caused by blocked sweat ducts
- Drug eruptions – Reactions to medications
- Eczema and psoriasis – Chronic inflammatory skin conditions
- Pityriasis Rosea – A rash that typically begins with one larger “herald patch,” followed by smaller oval spots on the trunk in a “Christmas tree” pattern.
- Lichen Planus – Itchy, flat-topped, violaceous bumps on the wrists, ankles, lower back, or inside the mouth.
- Lichen Planus Pigmentosus (LPP) – Dark or gray-brown patches on the face, neck, or trunk, especially in skin of color.
- Lupus-Associated Rashes – Sun-sensitive rashes such as the malar (“butterfly”) rash across the cheeks and nose, or chronic scaly plaques on sun-exposed areas.
- Dermatomyositis – Rashes over the knuckles, eyelids, chest, or shoulders.
- Other inflammatory and vasculitic rashes – Including small-vessel vasculitis (palpable purpura on the legs), erythema multiforme (target-like lesions), erythema nodosum (tender nodules on the shins), and other eruptions that may require biopsy and further workup.
- Tinea Versicolor – Yeast rash causing light or dark patches, which worsen in warm weather.
- Shingles – Painful, blistering rash in a band-like pattern, which can cause nerve pain.
- Herpes Simplex – Painful blisters around lips or genitals, triggered by stress or sun.
- Viral Exanthems – Rashes from viral infections, often with fever.
- Scabies – Itchy rash from mites, spreads to close contacts.
- Insect Bite Reactions – Itchy bumps from insect bites, common in children.
