The following Conditions are related to Redness

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  • Acne

    The most common topical prescription medications for acne are:Retinoids and retinoid-like drugs: Drugs that contain retinoic acids or tretinoin are often useful for moderate acne.Antibiotics: These work by killing excess skin bacteria and reducing redness and inflammation. Examples include clindamycin with benzoyl peroxide (Benzaclin, Duac, othersAzelaic acid and salicylic acid: Azelaic acid is a naturally occurri  Read More

  • Acne (pimples)

    Acne (pimples) is a skin condition characterized by lesions and eruptions on the skin's surface, especially on the face, neck, back, etc. Pimple is usually a less severe variety of acne. It occurs in single or small groups, usually treated with mild over-the-counter drugs and home remedies.Retinoids and retinoid-like drugs: Drugs that contain retinoic acids or tretinoin are often useful for moderate acne.A  Read More

  • Cellulitis

      Cellulitis is a spreading bacterial infection of the skin and tissues beneath the skin. Staphylococcus and Streptococcus are the types of bacteria that are usually responsible for cellulitis, although many types of bacteria can cause the condition. Sometimes cellulitis appears in areas where the skin has broken open, such as the skin near ulcers or surgical wounds. Symptoms and signs include  Read More

  • Chanarin dorfman disease

    Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome can affect many systems. All patients have skin findings that are usually present at birth: redness, fine scaling, dark pigmentation and severe itching which leads to scratching and skin-picking (excoriation). The skin appearance is referred to “ichthyosiform nonbullous erythroderma”. Patients also have liver disease with lipid storage which can lead to liver failure. About 60% of patients also have muscle  Read More

  • Chickenpox

    Chickenpox infection appears 10 to 21 days after exposure to the virus and usually lasts about five to 10 days. The rash is the telltale indication of chickenpox. Other signs and symptoms, which may appear one to two days before the rash, include: Fever Loss of appetite Headache Tiredness and a general feeling of being unwell (malaise) Once the chickenpox rash appears, it goes throug  Read More

  • Cysts

    Cysts are non-cancerous abnormal growth that causes pain and swelling. A person may develop various kinds of cysts anywhere in the body. However, it is curable.The treatment and cure of the cyst:The procedure of removing the cyst depends on the type, size, and area in which it occurred. For instance, if the cyst is really large, the medical expert will perform surgery on it.Sometimes, the docto  Read More

  • Dorfman chanarin syndrome

    Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome can affect many systems. All patients have skin findings that are usually present at birth: redness, fine scaling, dark pigmentation and severe itching which leads to scratching and skin-picking (excoriation). The skin appearance is referred to “ichthyosiform nonbullous erythroderma”. Patients also have liver disease with lipid storage which can lead to liver failure. About 60% of patients also have muscle  Read More

  • E-d syndrome

    E-d syndrome is known as Ehlers- Danlos syndrome, EDS, or elastic skin. This is a type of disorder that mainly affects connective tissue. It is basically a genetic disorder.E-d syndrome is a dominant or recessive genetic condition.E-d syndrome occurs when only a single copy of an abnormal gene is inherited from either parent or can be the result of a new mutation (gene change) in the affected individual.  Read More

  • Ehlers danlos syndrome

    Ehlers- Danlos syndrome, EDS, or elastic skin, is a type of disorder that mainly affects connective tissue. It is basically a genetic disorder.E-d syndrome is a dominant or recessive genetic condition.E-d syndrome occurs when only a single copy of an abnormal gene is inherited from either parent or can be the result of a new mutation (gene change) in the affected individual.There are 50% chance of  Read More

  • Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis

    An accurate diagnosis is crucial to properly inform and counsel parents about epidermolytic hyperkeratosis or epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI). Prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling are other options.Infection, secondary sepsis, and electrolyte imbalance are all heightened risks for newborns with epidermolytic ichthyosis who have denuded skin. The neonatal ICU should receive these infants so that it can monitor th  Read More

  • Erythrokeratolysis hiemalis

    Erythrokeratolysis hiemalis is a rare disease associated with palms and soles. When you get affected by this disease, the skin of your palms and soles gets peeled. Itching and postulation happen if someone is affected by this disease. In most cases, the condition is present at the time of birth. But there is also a record of getting the disease during childhood or in adolescent period life.Risk Factors of erythroke  Read More

  • Familial continuous skin peeling

    Peeling skin syndrome is a rare inherited skin disorder characterized by painless, continual, spontaneous skin peeling (exfoliation). Other findings may include blistering and/or reddening of the skin (erythema) and itching (pruritus). Peeling skin syndrome may clinically overlap with Netherton syndrome, which is also an autosomal recessive skin disorder belonging to the group of congenital ichthyoses, with onset in the neonatal period and inf  Read More

  • Guttate scleroderma, lichen sclerosus type

    Guttate scleroderma is one of the abandoned names of a skin disease, currently called lichen sclerosis (LS). It is a chronic, inflammatory, mucocutaneous disorder of genital and extra-genital skin.The exact etiology has not been established. Some of the causes include autoimmune abnormalities, genetic factors, hormonal influence, and infections.In the early stages, symptoms include luminal hyperkeratosis a  Read More

  • Hematoma

    Usually, hematoma underneath the skin and within soft tissues such as muscles can be treated at home using the following methods:Elastic bandages help to keep swelling at bay.Elevating the affected area to alleviate swellingUsing ice packs multiple times each day for the first 24 to 48 hours to minimize swelling and soreness.Warm compresses after 2 days of ice to aid in the fluid's absorp  Read More

  • Hidradenitis axillaris

    Hidradenitis axillaris is an inflammatory skin disease that causes painful, pus-filled cysts to form in the sweat glands around the groin, armpits, and breasts, primarily around the hair follicles. It happens when hair follicles become obstructed. This particular skin condition is common from puberty until mid-life. And it disproportionately affects women. The severity and specific symptoms of Hidradenitis axillaris differ bet  Read More

  • Hidradenitis suppurativa

    Hidradenitis suppurativa is an inflammatory skin disease that causes painful, pus-filled cysts to form in the sweat glands around the groin, armpits, and breasts, primarily around the hair follicles. It happens when hair follicles become obstructed. This particular skin condition is common from puberty until mid-life. And it disproportionately affects women. The severity and specific symptoms of Hidradenitis suppurativa differ  Read More

  • Hives, giant

    Angioedema or Hives is usually treated by avoiding known triggers to the allergic reaction.The prescription drugs for the treatments of hives and angioedema may include:Antihistamines: It is the standard treatment for hives and angioedema. These medications reduce itching, swelling and other allergy symptoms.Drugs that suppress the immune system: Drugs that can calm an overactive immune system  Read More

  • Ichthyosis congenita

    Ichthyosis Congenita is a type of genetic skin disorder that is very rare. It is also known as Harlequin ichthyosis or Keratosis Diffusa Foetalis. It happens to be in 1 person out of 3,00,000 births worldwide.This condition occurs in the child if either of the parents has this. If both the genes are defective, then the chances of birth of a child with ichthyosis congenita are in very severe form.There appe  Read More

  • Ichthyosis erythrokeratolysis hiemalis

    Ichthyosis erythrokeratolysis hiemalis is a very rare ichthyosis foam that is described in firstly South Africa and then identified in other countries with a determined link to south Africa.Ichthyosis erythrokeratolysis hiemalis, called KWE, is an inherited disease and follows an autosomal mode of inheritance equally to males and females.It is associated with duplication of an area of a chromosome that inc  Read More

  • Jessner-kanof lymphocytic infiltration

    An uncommon inflammatory condition called jessner-kanof lymphocytic infiltration has no recognized cause. However, it is understood that this illness is characterized by an abnormal buildup of T helper cells, a subtype of white blood cells, in the skin.There may be a genetic or hereditary component to Jessner's illness. History of photosensitivity may also exist in those who are impacted.Jessner lympho  Read More

  • Keratolytic winter erythema

    Keratolytic winter erythema is distinguished by cyclical patchy redness and skin thickening of the palms and soles, which is followed by the formation of dry blisters that peel in an extending pattern. A thickish peel covers the losing skin. The exposed surface skin looks to be glazed. These symptoms normally occur during infancy or youth, and the disease improves with maturity.Risk FactorsKWE is inheri  Read More

  • Keratosis pilaris (kp)

    Keratosis Pilaris (KP), or chicken skin, is a skin disorder that appears as small bumps on the skin and is usually mistaken as goosebumps or small pimples.Keratin, i.e. proteins produced by the skin in large quantities, blocks hair follicles, and this leads to the development of red bumps on the skin.None can define why keratin is built up in keratosis pilaris. Itchiness and irritation can be felt on the s  Read More

  • Latex allergy

    If you're allergic to latex, you're likely to have symptoms after touching latex rubber products, such as gloves or balloons. You can also have symptoms if you breathe in latex particles that are released into the air when someone removes latex gloves. Latex allergy symptoms range from mild to severe. A reaction depends on how sensitive you are to latex and the amount of latex you touch or inhale. Your reaction can become worse with ea  Read More

  • Lichen annularis

    A chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the skin and mucosal membranes is Lichen Annularis.Inflammation (swelling and irritation) on the skin or within the mouth is a common symptom of lichen planus.Your skin develops an itchy rash as a result of Lichen Annularis.Your mouth may become painful or burn.An unidentified protein in the skin and mucosal keratinocytes is the target of infla  Read More

  • Lymphocytic infiltrate of jessner

    Lymphocytic infiltrate of jessner is a rare skin disorder characterized by non-scaly red areas and lumps on the face, neck, and upper back.The lymphocytic infiltration of Jessner is considered to be related to the autoimmune disease lupus tumidus or discoid lupus erythematosus.Other experts, however, argue that Jessner's lymphocytic infiltration should be classified as a separate entity.Lympho  Read More

  • Oudtshoorn skin

    Keratolytic Winter erythema, also known as Oudtshoorn disease or Oudtshoorn skin is a rare autosomal dominant skin disease of unknown cause which causes redness and peeling of the skin on the palms and soles.Risk factorsOnset, increased prominence and severity usually occur during winter.It is a type of genodermatosis which is a condition caused by the person's genes not being suitable for  Read More

  • Ritter disease

    Initial symptoms can include fever (usually low grade), generalized redness, and tenderness of the skin. Onset of symptoms is usually rapid. Some individuals may experience nonspecific symptoms that develop before the skin symptoms including a sore throat and inflammation of the eyelids known as conjunctivitis. Initially the affected skin may have a sandpaper-like feel before becoming red and wrinkled. Areas prone to movement are most  Read More

  • Rosacea

    Rosacea (roe-ZAY-she-uh) is a common skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels in your face. It may also produce small, red, pus-filled bumps. These signs and symptoms may flare up for a period of weeks to months and then diminish for a while. Rosacea can be mistaken for acne, an allergic reaction or other skin problems. Rosacea can occur in anyone. But it most commonly affects middle-aged women who have fair skin. W  Read More

  • Scalded skin syndrome

    Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSS) is a serious skin infection characterized by the peeling of skin over large parts of the body.This type of skin infection is caused by Staphylococcal aureus bacteria and can be treated as under:Oral Antibiotics: Antibiotics covering staphylococcus should be administered during early stages of infection. Cefazolin, Nafcillin or Oxacillin Antibiotics should be administered for methic  Read More

  • Sebaceous cyst

    Commonly found on the face, neck, upper back, and chest, sebaceous cysts are small lump or bump under the skin. If the condition starts to get worse, it is advisable to consult a doctor. Regular checkups are encouraged to keep it from spreading and causing infection.Risk factorsA sebaceous cyst could result in the following: -Unfavorable effects of treatment- There are no permanent effects o  Read More

  • Staph infection

    The type of infection individuals have, its severity, and its location on or in the body will all affect the treatment options for a Staph Infection. Along with several skin infections, staph can also infect the blood, bones, joints, heart, and lungs.AntibioticsThe Staph Infection causing the infection may be found with testing by the doctor. This can aid your doctor in selecting the antibiotic that will serv  Read More

  • Urticaria, cholinergic

    If you’re experiencing CU, you may have: wheals (small, raised bumps on the skin) redness around the bumps itching These bumps typically develop within the first six minutes of exercise. Your symptoms may worsen for the next 12 to 25 minutes. Although wheals can appear on your body, they often begin on your chest and neck first. They may then spread out to other areas. These bump  Read More

  • Wells' syndrome

    Wells' syndrome, also named eosinophilic cellulitis, is a skin disease that is very rare. There occur rashes on the skin that are so painful that the touch may feel burning, raised, red, or swollen on the skin.The person affected by this skin condition may be because of bites from spiders, fleas, bees, mites, or ticks, i.e., arthropods.But the actual and exact cause is not yet known.The sympto  Read More