Red, inflamed patches of skin
Silvery-white scales on top of patches
Dry, cracked skin that may bleed
Itching, burning, or soreness
Thickened or raised skin plaques
Small scaling spots,...
Avoid unnecessary skin trauma
Do not pick at acne, scabs, or wounds
Use proper wound care to reduce abnormal scarring
Avoid elective piercings or tattoos if prone...
See a healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment
Use a prescribed scabicide such as permethrin 5% cream or oral ivermectin
Apply treatment exactly as directed, usually...
Keep skin clean and dry
Shower after sweating or sports
Change out of wet clothes, socks, and shoes promptly
Wear breathable clothing and moisture-wicking fabrics
Avoid sharing towels,...
Persistent facial redness, especially on the cheeks, nose, forehead, or chin
Flushing or frequent blushing
Visible small blood vessels on the face
Red, swollen bumps that may...
Use a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer several times daily
Apply moisturizer immediately after bathing
Take short, lukewarm baths or showers
Use mild, fragrance-free soap or cleanser
Avoid scratching the...
Keep the wart clean and dry
Do not pick, scratch, or bite it
Cover it with a bandage if needed to prevent spreading
Use an over-the-counter salicylic...
I can’t help with getting warts or causing infection.
If you’re worried about warts, avoid direct skin contact with someone who has them.
Do not share...
I can’t help with getting scabies.
If you think you may have scabies, see a healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.
Avoid close skin-to-skin contact with...
Identify and avoid the trigger
Stop using any new skincare, soap, detergent, or cosmetic products
Wash the area gently with lukewarm water and mild, fragrance-free cleanser
Pat...
See a dermatologist for confirmation of the diagnosis
Do not pick, scratch, or try to cut it off yourself
Cryotherapy
Curettage
Electrocautery
Shave excision
Laser removal
Chemical peel
Use prescribed topical treatment...
Use an anti-dandruff shampoo containing ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, salicylic acid, or coal tar
Wash affected scalp or skin regularly with gentle, fragrance-free cleanser
Leave...
See a healthcare professional promptly for antiviral treatment, especially within 72 hours of rash onset
Take prescribed antiviral medicines exactly as directed
Use over-the-counter pain relievers...
Let it clear on its own if lesions are few and not bothersome
Avoid scratching, picking, or shaving over lesions
Keep lesions covered with clothing or...
Identify the cause of the mass
See a doctor or dentist for an exam
Get imaging or tests if recommended
Follow the prescribed treatment plan
Take prescribed medications...
Use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser
Moisturize daily, especially after bathing
Apply creams or lotions with urea, lactic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or ceramides
Exfoliate gently with...
Identify and avoid triggers such as soaps, detergents, fragrances, metals, and known allergens
Wash with lukewarm water and a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser
Moisturize frequently with a...
Intense itching, especially at night
Small red bumps or pimple-like rash
Thin, wavy, raised lines on the skin
Rash between fingers
Rash on wrists, elbows, armpits, waist, buttocks,...
Identify and avoid triggers such as certain foods, medications, infections, heat, pressure, stress, alcohol, and insect stings
Stop or replace any suspected trigger medication only...
Avoid known triggers such as certain foods, medications, heat, stress, alcohol, and tight clothing
Take an oral antihistamine as directed on the package or by...
Use medicated shampoos containing coal tar, salicylic acid, ketoconazole, zinc pyrithione, or selenium sulfide
Apply topical corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and itching
Use vitamin D analogs...
Avoid known triggers
Stop or review any new medications with a doctor
Use cool compresses
Wear loose, soft clothing
Avoid hot showers and overheating
Avoid scratching
Take an over-the-counter non-drowsy...
See a dermatologist for a confirmed diagnosis
Use prescribed topical corticosteroids
Use vitamin D analog creams
Use topical retinoids if prescribed
Use calcineurin inhibitors for sensitive areas if...
Avoid known triggers such as certain foods, medications, heat, cold, pressure, stress, and alcohol
Take an oral non-drowsy antihistamine as directed on the label or...
Use topical corticosteroids
Use vitamin D analogs
Use topical retinoids
Use calcineurin inhibitors for sensitive areas
Use salicylic acid or coal tar
Moisturize regularly
Use phototherapy
Use oral systemic medications
Use biologic...
Wash the skin immediately with soap and cool water
Rinse under running water for several minutes
Wash any clothing, shoes, gloves, and tools that may have...
See a dermatologist for diagnosis and a treatment plan
Avoid common triggers such as heat, sun, spicy foods, alcohol, and stress
Use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser
Wash...
