Hello, i'm suffering from irritations on the inside of my elbow, which are giving me a hard time to fall asleep. There's no rash on the skin. Eczema?
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- It is complicated to Know without a proper examination what you are suffering from. The inside of the elbow is a classical location for eczema though, but one cannot be sure without examination, once ... Read More
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What is the cause of small light brown patches on my skin? Should i see a dermatologist or is it from my liver so i see another doctor ?? thank you,
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- You should définitely see a dematologist, this rash van Have multiple caused and even if it is caused By a liver problem, the dematologist would Know.
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My son is 1year,1month.had varivax shot on Thursday.developped 39.9 fever on Friday,decreased till 38.1 today.had a rash yesterday.please advise.
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- It could be a reaction to the vaccine, you should get him checked by the pediatrician to rule out another cause though.
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Is Roseola rash itchy?
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- Not usually...but there are other viral, or medical rashes that can ressemble roseola and can be itchy.
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What are the health risks of a hot climate, particularly when the temperature is high?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Conditions encountered during heat waves:
1- Heat rash
A typically pruritic (itchy), painful rash commonly known as prickly rash is more likely to be observed during the hot season; it is usually th... Read More
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I have no fever but the red spots are bumpy like mosquitoes bites & some places like elbow and behind the knee are bigger. They appear @ a certain time then disappear then appear again in other place?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This description is different from the one you provided earlier - that the rash started over your lower extremities and then spread to your entire body. Typically, a rash that waxes and wanes is a typ... Read More
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I had a red rash on my belly that disappeared after a shower, and now around my belly button? What is the cause? Is it an STD after 1.5 of unsafe sex?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This could be a form of urticaria or hives, which can be localized or more generalized, involving multiple parts of the body. This is usually an allergic reaction at the level of the skin. Careful rev... Read More
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Non itchy red rashes appear on my chest for 1-2 days and then disappear. After a few days, they reappear on another spot. Is it allergy or HIV?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- NO. HIV does not present with such symptoms. This is a kind of skin allergy known as urticaria or hives. You need to consult a dermatologist in order to identify the underlying triggers and get the pr... Read More
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A big red mark appeared on my belly. What could be the reason? Could it be an allergy from the raspberry I ate from a tree before it appeared?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It's not possible to determine the exact nature or cause if this skin rash without direct examination. It could very well be a form of allergic reaction to berries, but a more detailed history of any ... Read More
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