| Condition |
Description |
Symptoms |
Treatment |
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localized scratch dermatitis
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A chronic inflammation of the skin that usually affects more women than men, and more Asians and Native Americans than other races.
The cause is unknown.
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The condition can occur anywhere on the skin, including the anus. Symptoms may include:
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Effective treatment usually includes cessation of scratching or rubbing. Other treatment may include:
- antihistamines or topical medications to control itching
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nummular dermatitis
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A chronic rash that usually affects middle-aged people and is more common in the winter.
The cause is unknown.
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The condition is characterized by circular spots with small blisters, scabs, or scales. Although the condition can occur anywhere on the body, it usually appears on the back of the arms and legs, and on the buttocks. Other symptoms may include:
Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.
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Treatment depends on the individual person, as one treatment approach is not effective for everyone with this condition. Treatment may include:
- ultraviolet light therapy
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perioral dermatitis
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A red, bumpy rash around the mouth and chin that usually affects women between the ages of 20 and 60.
The cause is unknown.
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Symptoms may include acne- or rosacea-like bumps. |
Treatment may include:
- tetracyclines (antibiotics)
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stasis dermatitis
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A chronic inflammation of the lower legs. Caused by pooling of blood and fluid under the skin, the condition tends to affect people with varicose veins and edema (swelling). |
The skin may turn dark brown from this condition. Other symptoms may include:
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The goal of treatment is to reduce the pooling of blood in the veins in the legs. Treatment may include:
- wearing support pantyhose to prevent fluid accumulation
- keeping the skin clean to prevent infection
- antibiotics (if infection occurs)
- skin grafts (if the skin develops large ulcers)
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