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What does eczema look like?
Well i dont rlly know how to explain wat eczema is. But I'm answering this question because I have eczema. I've been learning to...
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Are skin rashes caused by allergies?
Allergies can show themselves through various skin reactions. The main reactions are rashes (small bumps or larger red patches),...
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Can a saltwater swimming pool cause itching?
Community pools are notorious for spreading various diseases -- and skin infections are among them. Although saltwater pools can...
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How do you treat a Lamictal rash without stopping the medication?
If anyone takes Lamictal for Bi-polar, check with your "Doc" about valproic acid. Son's pediatrician said to put hydrocortozone...
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What is a rash in the shape of a circle on your skin?
Sounds like it could be ring worm. I'd have it checked by a doctor to know for sure. It could just be an irritation that happens...
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If you have a rash on the inner thigh and it is very itchy irritated and red what can you do?
Given the time of year you posted your question, my guess would be that your inner thigh rash is most likely heat rash. If...
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What does a Lamictal induced rash look and feel like and is there a remedy while staying on the drug?
Anti-seizure medication should always be monitored closely by the attending doctor. It is my understanding that if a rash is...
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What would cause a red blotchy rash which was first located on your chest and has slowly moved to your shoulder and stomach?
I have the same thing. The doctor diagnosed it today as Infected Dermatitis. And gave me a corisone shot and antibiotic. 10/22/04...
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What causes inner thigh rashes?
Sweat rash can be a cause. Use talcum powder between your thighs on hot or humid days. Obese individuals are more inclined to...
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Can there be a specific pattern to food allergy caused skin rashes such as a bi-lateral rash on legs or hips?
I lived with rash allergies for several years. Not just little itchy spots, big welts covering my torso, legs & arms. Along with...
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What could cause a rash or pimples under the skin on the forehead?
A rash/pimples under the skin on the forehead can be caused from perspiration (clogged pores.) It's important to cleanse your...
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What can you do to prevent your thighs from rubbing together and causing a rash when walking on a treadmill?
Wrap affected area (shave hair) in athletic tape. This is only a temporary solution until muscle tone or weightloss fixes the...
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If the skin around your penis is peeling and really itchy do you have an std and what kind might it be?
This sounds like irritation caused by friction, not an STD. You would KNOW if you had an STD. STD's tend to have other severe...
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What could cause a rash and peeling of skin around the inner upper thighs?
I had bright red stripe in the fold of skin between mons and thigh, which appeared two days after I got a wax. It did not itch or...
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What could a very small purplish rash on your neck that itches only when touched or dry be?
could be a mild form of eczema caused by some costume jewelry (nickel allergy) or any faux elements (non-gold/platinum/silver). ...
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What could cause an itch on the inner left thigh but no visible rash?
It could be irritated skin among other things. The products you currently use to wash you face, cream, shampoo (washes on your...
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How do you treat a red rash that appears on your hip just above the beltline or just below your navel?
This may sound stupid but are you sure it's a rash and not just underwear/clothing/waistband irritation or chafing? Do you...
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How can you tell if a rash is caused by an allergic reaction?
My doctor told me to start "rotating" things such as for a few days use a different lotion, then a soap, then a laundry...
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What is a rash on the back of the thigh with little bumbs?
If you're using an electric razor they could be ingrown hairs. Maybe you are having an allergic reaction to a type of skin care...
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What is wrong if you have an itching rash on your inner thigh that will not go away?
There are so many reasons for this. Wearing nylons can certainly cause rashes and itchy skin because nylon does not breath. ...
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Can novacaine or the content of a filling cause skin rashes and hives?
If you are prone to allergies then anything that irritates skin (including gums) can cause an allergic-type reaction. And tetanus...
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Could a very dry red and itchy rash that seems to be spreading and discoloured on the inside of your leg be eczema?
Yes, it may be, It is often found on the inside creases of skin, there are treatments available after consulting your doctor such...
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How do you treat whisker rash?
You would treat whisker rashes with a hot towel and simple rubbing alcohol. Use the alcohol first then place the hot towel on...
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How do you cure an itchy hive-like rash on the upper thighs that only happens in winter when wearing not-too-tight denim jeans?
Winter means dry skin. You may have a sensitivity to denim in the winter that you don't in the summer. However, I would see a...
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Why do some people look like they are blushing all the time?
high blood pressue Sometimes this may be an illusion. Some of us are more pink than beige naturally-- especially redheads--...
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How do you get rid of eczema?
There is a cure for Eczema i have i use this african soap which comes with cream .. which helps me or you can use the Egption...
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How do you treat lichen planus?
Although there is no definitive cure and relapses are always possible, many things are used to try to treat the symptoms of this...
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If your skin is itchy does it mean you could have skin cancer?
I guess, you should visit dermatologists about that, but for the meanwhile, you can help yourself with your skin by using lotions...
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Does rubbing alcohol kill germs?
There are two general types of rubbing alcohol, one made primarily from ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and the other from isopropyl...
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What would cause a red burning rash only on your torso?
You should see your doctor or dermatologist, but it could be hives. There are several different types of hives, and one is...
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What are the tiny bright red spots on skin that do not itch and are not raised?
My dermatologist called these "Cherry Angiomas", and said that they are hereditary. They are most often found on the torso and...
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What might cause a red itchy rash on a child's chest arms and back with a high temperature?
It could just be poison ivy, but it could also be something much more serious, such as measles. Take this child to a doctor,...
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If you were already sunburned and your skin was exposed for about an hour without sunblock protection and now your burn has a small red patch but isn't itchy with blisters could it be cancerous?
Skin cancer generally takes many years to develop. Cancer does not suddenly appear in the middle of a burn; it does, however,...
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What does a Lamictal skin rash look like?
It is usually bright pink- red, like very flushed cheeks. the density of it varies a bit from maybe overall 20% coverage of the...
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What is a cluster of small non-itchy red spots a bit raised from the skin?
Could be dermatitis, psoriasis, a viral infection.... ANSWER look up keratosis pilaris, could be this, its very common f4
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What causes the skin to turn red wherever it is touched or scratched and stay that way for awhile?
I agree with the last post. It is in fact a histamine release. Most people have histamines that help fight off infections. Whilst...
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How do you treat an itchy rash on your scrotum?
Try Desitin or a soothing baby rash treatment. But that's secondary. You may want to FIRST find out what the rash IS and how you...
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What is a rash all over your stomach and lower breasts that has been there for 5 days that does not itch but looks terrible?
This actually sounds like a mild case of yeast infection. Yes, I know you think that sounds funny considering the fact that yeast...
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What is a rash starting out as pimples on the inner thigh opening and pus coming out and leaving red and painful blisters?
Sounds like it could be Hidradenitis Suppurativa, or oozing inflamed sweat glands. DON'T pop them, they will leave scars that can...
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What should you do when you get a rash around a tattoo that won't go away with Cortisone?
You should see a doctor immediatly. It sounds like the tatoo parlor was not clean or sterile with their tools. This is a slight...
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What is a circle rash that doesn't itch?
My first guess would be ringworm. You can purchase otc creme that should treat it. it could be Lyme Disease. usually...
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What should you do if you have a rash on your inner thigh that is itchy and smelly?
This sounds like a fungal infection. See your doctor about the correct anti-fungal to use.
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How do you get rid of red and scaly rashes on your face?
I believe this is a condition called "Rosacea"? - not sure of the spelling. Pronounced "Rose-ay-shee-uh. You can look into this...
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What type of rash would be on the scrotum?
It could be anything--it could be an allergic reaction to a laundry detergent, or it could be some sort of sexually transmitted...
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How do you get rid of a bikini shaving rash?
hydrcortisone should get rid of your rash
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Can you get a staph infection from being tattooed and does the tattoo process cause it or is it something in or on your skin?
Staph is a bacterial that sits harmlessly on your skin. If you puncture the skin, it may enter the wound and become an infection....
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Are rashes a sign of pregnancy?
No a rash isnt a sign of pregnancy. If you're on any medication this may be the cause for your rash or a chance of soap,...
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What kind of rash starts as tiny itchy bumps then spreads into itchy patches that look like mosquito bites?
it might be a ring worm ask your doctor, but more likely it is a staff infection
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If you have dry peeling skin around your vagina and it's very itchy is this from a yeast infection or something else?
Could be a yeast infection. Try some over the counter yeast cream. You can buy this at your pharmacy. Use as directed on the...
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What is hidradenitis suppurativa?
Hidradenitis suppurativa is an inflammatory condition of the apocrine skin, usually found under the arms and in the groin. It is...
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What is the hard lump on the inner corner near eye It is NOT on the eyelid just near the corner of the eye?
Hi, I also have what you describe and have no idea what it is. It has been there for years, but just lately it has become more...
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What would cause a burning red rash on your chest that moves up to your cheeks and across your nose?
eczema pronounced exma usually, can cause rashes you described.ive currently been in hospital a few times but ive been given...
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Is skin itching a symptom of pregnancy?
Skin itching can be a symptom of a lot of things. If you don't know if you are pregnant, I would not say you are pregnant...
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What type of new rashes can occur from a an old tattoo?
I have a tattoo of two swallows on either side of my chest. I had them for about a year and then all of the sudden I got a...
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What is a red blotchy itchy rash on your chest moving to your back?
It could be measles, it could be shingles, it could be an allergic reaction, it could be a lot of things. If you are concerned,...
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What is a small flakey skin rash?
it is a sign of illness
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How do you cure inner thigh rash?
i've found that suave cocoa butter with shea heals it pretty fast
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Why would you get a fungus rash which is red and splotchy and moves over your body and medicated shampoo helps but the rash keeps reoccuring?
Perhaps the shampoo is not quite strong enough to kill all of the fungus. Maybe try some medicated powder and an oatmeal bath.
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What's an itchy rash that's red with very small bumps on the lower part of your breasts and a little bit of your stomach?
A doctor would have to see it for a diagnosis.
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What is a rash that you've had about 1 year on the left and right sides of your inner thighs that looks like white circles -dots in rows- and could it be syphillis or HIV or jock itch?
It wouldn't be syphillis or HIV. Syphillis causes a small sore that goes away after a couple of weeks. It will cause another rash...
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What does a rash look like around the groin area of a woman?
It really depends on what kind of rash you are speaking about. But usually rashes are itchy, possibly sore and may have raised...
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What is a labial blister?
A blister on the labia
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The skin of your chest feel a slight pain like a sunburn but have not been in the sun but moves to the left side of body?
burning feeling in the skin can be nerve damage. ---- This is a question you should discuss with your doctor, as the possible...
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What heals a novocaine rash?
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What could be the problem if you have a rash or blotchiness that appears on the chest and lasts only a few minutes?
It could be hives from stress or a drug interaction. Or it could be an allergy to your laundry soap, body soap, etc.
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How do you get rid of a dark color rash on your butt that keeps spreading and itches when you don't put lotion on it?
go to the doctor, rub it on the wall, ask your mother to spank you, or rub some onions on it -_-
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Can eating strawberries cause a skin rash?
yes if ur allergic to them Yes, if the person is allergic to strawberries. Search the internet for "food allergies"...
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How do you get rid of what you think is heat rash on your neck?
I recently developed a skin rash around my neck, which quickly spread to my chest area. I visited the doctor who said it was an...
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Are there more germs in a Jacuzzi pool?
Germs, (in particular, certain types of pathogenic Bacteria) can proliferate in hot tubs.
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Do pregnant women have rashes?
I know I do, it's all over, I'm waiting for a dermatologist referral.
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What is a small poison ivy looking rash that has sporadically reappeared on the inside of your upper left arm for the past 4 years?
IT MAY BE ECZEMA OR PSORIASIS. I HAVE HAD PSORIASIS THAT COMES AND GOES FOR THE LAST 11 YEARS. I WOULD GO TO A DERMATOLOGIST AND...
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What is Black itchy skin around anus?
Itchy anus called Pruritus Ani is a common problem and refers to itching around the anus. The skin in this area...
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How do you remove a wart?
I read on the Internet that duct tape will remove warts...that of course depends on the type and location. The above poster is...
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Is eczema infectious?
yes It is not infectious. It can be exacerbated by food allergies, or allergies to pollen, dust, chemicals, etc.
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Do hives or transient skin rashes accompany menopause?
One of the primary reasons for the skin hives during menopause is due to the allergy from the food products. Menopause is a time...
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Do humans have natural immunity against Leprosy?
no. humans get leprosy all the time. it is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacteria
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What are the symptoms of white patches on healthy skin and where it starts first?
It can start anywhere, face, arms, legs, chest or back. Usually it is not curable and alot of women use self tanners or makeup to...
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What is the treatment for onychomycosis?
Onychomyosis is a fungal nail infection more commonly referred to as toe fungus. Fungus grows in warm, damp places and under...
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What is a rash that developed generally on your back and stomach a couple of days after being diagnosed with shingles on the left side of the face?
That's the course in which Shingles go and it's very painful. Shingles follows a line (a nerve) and can be anywhere on the body...
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What is a rash on your stomach area that is not itchy and looks like a bunch of little red dots?
Hi I have a similar rash on my lower right stomach area and also on my feet and knees i cant find any info on what it might be so...
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What is a recurring rash spreading on a man's chest that is pink in color and spotty and itches?
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What could be wrong if you are black and are getting a rash like dry patches of brown skin on your neck and body?
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What could a rash be on your upper inner thigh and close to your armpit that doesn't itch and looks kind of scaley and red?
It sounds like psoriasis I would say eczema... It's really common. If you're on the heavier side it might be irritated...
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What can cause vaginal itching after sexual intercourse with a condom and the itching goes away within a day or 2?
Very likely this is an allergic reaction to the latex of the condom. It could also be a reaction to the lubricant or the...
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How long after surgery are you at risk for staph infection and is a rash a symptom?
You are always at risk of getting a staph infection.For example,my mother has not had surgery for years but her dr. is telling...
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Does glutathione help get rid of pimples?
One view: yes... it cleared my pimples.. Another View: Glutathione has many functions in the body. One of it's main functions is...
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What causes pimples?
Too much junk food and dairy products such as milk chocolate can cause pimples. Try to improve your eating habits. The blockage...
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Where can you find photos of cat skin rashes?
My cat also has a rash that has apeared on her belly and on her hind legs. Its looks pretty bad and soar. She licks it and we put...
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You have brown itchy rash on your inner thigh what is it and how do you treat it?
skin allergies can often have their roots to smoking in the family or by the person. avoid constipation, take more fresh...
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What is a red shiny bumpy rash on the outer vagina that is itchy and sore and spreading and you've had it about 3 weeks?
go to the doctor as soon as you read this (herpies,STD??????)
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If you have shingles is pus normal to have on the rash when it is trying to heal after the scab falls off?
hey thats what mine are doing right now..... so must be :)
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How long does it take rashes to go away?
Rashes are almost entirely caused by an allergic reaction; probably something in your medication or your skincare...
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What is causing your inner thighs to itch if they do not have a rash but the lower part of your legs have a red blotchy rash but are not itchy and both came on suddenly about the same time?
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How can you tell what red rashes are on your penis?
By seeing a doctor about it..
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If you work in a feed mill what would cause a rash to develop only on your face and neck?
Working in a feed mill will give you exposure to proteins that someone may be allergic to. These proteins are called antigens and...
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How can you get rid of pimples on your butt and scars from pimples before that?
Use an anti-bacterial wash which is available from your pharmacy to clear up the current pimples. It sounds like you have an...
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How can you tell if marks on someone's upper thighs are track marks or from scratching itchy skin?
Home drug test. In addition to a drug test, there are some ways you may be able to tell visually. Are the marks near major...
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What is a rash on legs and arms that was tiny round and red then went to pencil eraser sized and itches and appears filled with clear or no fluid and tiny whiteheads?
could be an allergy like water blisters but hard to say without seeing it go to your doctor and show him/her so that u can get a...
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Can Mold cause skin boils?
I think it is possible but if you are getting boils it is probably MRSA, it is sweeping the nation, schools, prisons, hospitols,...
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What is a rash that is very itchy red raised and almost looks like it has blisters and you got it after coming home from a hospital stay and it's on your lower back over your rght kidney not spreading?
It could be a reaction to soap. It could be a reaction to medicine that you were on or still on (antibiotics can give you a rash,...
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