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Pityriasis alba is a skin condition, a type of dermatitis, [1] commonly seen in children and young adults as dry, fine-scaled, pale patches on the face. It is self-limiting and usually only requires use of moisturizer creams.
Child with atopic dermatitis. Symptoms refer to the sensations that people with AD feel, whereas signs refers to a description of the visible changes that result from AD. The pattern of atopic eczema varies with age. The main symptom of AD is itching which can be intense. Some people experience burning or soreness or pain. [2]
The symptoms of fifth disease are usually mild and may start as a fever, headache or a runny nose. [citation needed] These symptoms pass, then a few days later, the rash appears. The bright red rash most commonly appears in the face, particularly the cheeks. [13] Children infected typically go through 3 stages; first when the rash appears on ...
Hives, also known as urticaria, is a kind of skin rash with red and/or flesh-colored, raised, itchy bumps. [1] Hives may burn or sting. [2] The patches of rash may appear on different body parts, [2] with variable duration from minutes to days, and do not leave any long-lasting skin change. [2]
If itchy, irritated eyes are your only symptom, you may be experiencing seasonal allergies — discharge of any kind may indicate that it may be an eye infection instead, which should prompt you ...
Dermatitis herpetiformis symptoms include itching, stinging and a burning sensation. Papules and vesicles are commonly present. [ 21 ] The small red bumps experienced in this type of dermatitis are usually about 1 cm in size, red in color and may be found symmetrically grouped or distributed on the upper or lower back, buttocks , elbows , knees ...
Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin [2] (a dermatomycosis), that may affect skin, hair, and nails. [1] Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. [1] Hair loss may occur in the area affected. [1] Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposure. [1]
These symptoms can be present across most of the body or just in certain areas such as the wrists, between fingers, or along the waistline. [2] The head may be affected, but this is typically only in young children. [2] The itch is often worse at night. [2] Scratching may cause skin breakdown and an additional bacterial infection in the skin. [2]