Rash Treatment in Chevy Chase & Kent Island, Maryland
Why Choose a Dermatologist for a Rash?
Contact dermatitis: A reaction to something that touches the skin. Irritant contact dermatitis comes from harsh soaps, cleaners or frequent handwashing. Allergic contact dermatitis is an immune reaction to nickel, fragrances, preservatives, hair dye, latex or plants like poison ivy, which is common on the Eastern Shore. Allergic reactions can appear 12 to 72 hours after contact.
Eczema (atopic dermatitis): Chronic dry, itchy, inflamed patches, often in skin folds.
Hives (urticaria): Raised, itchy welts triggered by foods, medications, infections, stress, heat or pressure.
Seborrheic dermatitis: Red, flaky, greasy-looking patches on the scalp, eyebrows, sides of the nose and chest.
Psoriasis and rosacea: Often mistaken for other rashes. See our Psoriasis and Rosacea pages.
Infection-related rashes: Shingles, ringworm, yeast, impetigo and cold sores. See Skin Infections.
Heat rash and drug rashes.
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When Will I See Results From Rash Treatment?
Most patients feel less itching within a few days of starting prescription treatment. Contact dermatitis usually clears in two to four weeks once the trigger is avoided. Chronic conditions like eczema and chronic hives are managed over time, with a plan to reduce flares.
When to seek urgent care?
Go to the ER or call 911 if a rash comes with trouble breathing, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, a high fever, painful blisters on the skin, mouth or eyes, or very rapid spreading.
What Treatments Does a Dermatologist Offer for Rashes?
Am I a Good Candidate for Rash Treatment?
See a dermatologist if your rash lasts more than a week or two, keeps coming back, is spreading, is very itchy or painful, or doesn't improve with over-the-counter hydrocortisone. We treat adults and children with both short-term and chronic rashes.