Skin Rash

DTAP Clinic (Caring & Treating Since 2005)

A skin rash is a change in skin colour, appearance, texture and/or elevation that may or may not be accompanied by itch, pain, burning or stinging discomfort.

Who is at risk?

People of all ages, sex and race can get a skin rash. It can appear on any part of the body. It may be single or multiple. Its appearance, location, distribution and associated symptoms such as whether there are any fever, itch or pain can often give clues to its diagnosis.

Common types of skin rashes

Skin rashes that itch include:

Eczema
Hives
Jock itch, athlete foot and fungal infections of the body
Insect bites
Contact dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis
Scabies
Lichen simplex
Lichen planus
Lichen sclerosus
Nodular prurigo
Neurodermatitis
Bullous pemphigoid
Mycosis Fungoides
Erythroderma

Painful skin rashes include:

Boils and abscesses
Cellulitis
Erysipelas
Herpes simplex
Shingles
Ulcers
Vasculitis
Pyoderma gangrenosum
Severe drug reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Skin tumors or cancers
Spider bites
Necrotising fasciitis

Causes of Skin Rash

Many things can cause a skin rash, ranging from infection, allergy, medications, insect bites, sun exposure, pregnancy to autoimmune disease, chronic medical illnesses and cancer.

Prevention

How to prevent skin rash?

Observing good skin hygiene can often help prevent a skin rash.

Useful tips include:

– Take precautions to minimise skin injuries such as cuts, burns, sunburn, animal or insect bites.

– Avoid direct skin contact with substances that had previously caused irritation or rash to your skin.

– Avoid medications that had previously caused a skin rash.

– Apply moisturiser regularly once or twice a day, and after washing your skin.

– Wash skin with water and mild soap or a non-soap cleanser with neutral pH.

– Protect from the sun. Wear hats and appropriate clothings to shield from the sun, seek shades, apply sunscreen if you engage in outdoor activities.

– Do not share personal items such as clothing, towels or combs with others.

Treatment for Skin Rash

Anti-inflammatory creams, pills or injections

For treatment of inflammatory skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis and autoimmune diseases. Corticosteroid-based creams and non-steroid options are available.

Antibiotic creams and pills

For treatment of skin bacterial infections such as acne, boils and cellulitis.

Anti-fungal creams and pills

For treatment of fungal diseases of the skin such as athlete foot and jock itch.

Anti-viral creams and pills

For treatment of viral infections such shingles and herpes simplex.

Anti-histamine pills

For treatment of hives and to aid relief of itch.

Vitamin D creams

For treatment of psoriasis.

Coal tar creams

For treatment of psoriasis.

Retinoid creams and pills (compounds that are derived from Vitamin A)

For treatment of acne and psoriasis.

Pills that suppress the immune system

For treatment of inflammatory skin disorders (eczema, psoriasis), hives and autoimmune diseases.

Injection of antibodies that target specific pathways of the immune response (these medications are also known as biologics)

For treatment of inflammatory skin conditions, hives and autoimmune diseases.

Laser

For treatment of skin rash caused by blood vessel abnormalities beneath the skin.

Skin surgery

For removing certain localised skin rash such as skin tumours and cancers.

Singapore Affordable Skin Treatment

Over the past 15 years, we have been helping patients from all over the region regain their confidence with an improved quality of life by providing treatment and management services for their skin conditions.

The journey to better skin health is an ongoing process; We are priced affordably to provide you with sustainable and effective results. Speak to our doctors to find out more. Same-day appointments are available.