Whether you’re dealing with a heat rash or a sun rash and aren’t sure what to do, you can seek out urgent care at an OSF OnCall Urgent Care or OSF PromptCare clinic or go online and connect with a board-certified advanced practice provider at OSF OnCall. when the sun is most intense.” Seek urgent care
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“Protect your skin with clothing and wear a wide-brimmed hat. Symptoms are usually contained in the leg and can include itchy skin, redness in lighter skin tones that may appear brown, purple, gray or ashen in darker skin. It can occur alongside other symptoms like swelling and itchiness. Hives are often itchy, raised welts that are generally. “The key to sun rash is prevention by using sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and to reapply the sunscreen every two hours or more often if you’re swimming or perspiring,” Melinda said. Skin redness, or erythema, is abnormal redness or flushing of the skin. An allergic reaction to certain medications may cause clusters of red dots to appear on your skin. If you have increased pain, fever, swelling or redness, you may have an infection and should seek urgent care, she said. “If you have blisters, keep them clean and dry to help to prevent infection.” “Over-the-counter aloe vera or anti-itch ointments can be helpful. Cool compresses or a cool bath can provide itch relief,” Melinda said. Most sun rashes will resolve on its own within 10-14 days, she said. Types of rashes Nappy rash: red, irritated skin rash in the area covered by your babys nappy Eczema: dry itchy skin is commonly found behind the knees and on. If the burn is severe, some patients may feel nauseated or feverish.” Treatment “Normally it shows within hours of the sun exposure. “It usually presents as a red, itchy rash that groups together and it can feel like it is burning,” Melinda said. What other conditions can cause red spots Rickettsia infection (rocky mountain spotted fever) Mononucleosis Scarlet fever Sepsis Strep throat Vasculitis. Sun rash starts in areas where the skin is exposed to sunlight. Red spots on the skin can be caused by a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the skin, like psoriasis.
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