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Hives can usually be treated at home. But call 999 if there's swelling around your child's mouth or they're struggling to breathe.
If the GP is uncertain, they may refer you to a skin specialist (dermatologist). Treating pityriasis rosea Psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized by itchy patches of red to silvery scales that are caused by an increase in skin cell turnover. You can use warm compresses to drain pus-filled spots and reduce pain, swelling, and itching. The American Academy of Dermatologysuggests doing it 3-4 times daily for 15-20 minutes each time.antihistamines – if you're having trouble sleeping because of the itching, a GP may prescribe an antihistamine that will make you feel sleepy, such as hydroxyzine or chlorphenamine According to Dr. Shainhouse, psoriasis is often associated with psoriatic arthritis, metabolic syndrome, elevated triglycerides, increased risk for heart disease, and obesity. It's not something you want to ignore.
Molluscum contagiosum looks like small, pearly, firm, raised papules (spots) on the skin with a characteristic small dimple in the middle. The spots are not painful, but can be itchy. The spots may develop in small clusters and can be spread across different parts of the body. They're most often found in the armpit, behind the knees or on the groin but can affect the groin and penis - in such cases they are considered an STI. Rosacea is a condition similar to acne vulgaris, but typically causes more intense redness alongside red spots and only affects the nose, cheeks, and forehead. It can cause stinging, burning, and very sensitive skin. It is believed to be linked to genetics, but symptoms are usually flared up by triggers such as alcohol, hot drinks, caffeine, cheese, exercise, and spicy food. It can be treated with prescription creams and gels, antibiotics, and light-based therapies. 15. Swimmer’s Itch Patel S, Kanagasingam S, Ford TP. External cervical resorption: a review. J Endod. 2009;35(5):616-625. doi:10.1016/j.joen.2009.01.015 Birthmarks are discolored skin spots that can develop at birth or soon after birth. They are typically harmless and don’t require treatment unless they become bothersome or painful. In People of Color, it often occurs in areas that get little sun exposure, usually on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and nails. For individuals who have light or fair skin, it can be often found on the trunk or lower legs.
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Tabassum N, Hamdani M. Plants used to treat skin diseases. Pharmacogn Rev. 2014;8(15):52–60. doi:10.4103/0973-7847.125531 External cervical resorption (ECR) is a type of external resorption that begins at or near the cementoenamel junction. Typically, patients present asymptomatic, and the lesion is simply discovered on routine exams or at prophylactic appointments. This type of resorption can occur in any type of tooth throughout the mouth. Still, a higher percentage of these lesions is noted in the maxillary anterior teeth and the maxillary and mandibular first molars. Curettage and electrodesiccation. Your growth is scraped off with an instrument known as a curette. The area is then burned with an electrocautery needle to destroy any remaining skin cancer cells.