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Personalized Skin Rash Treatments in Yakima, WA
Your skin is your frontline defense against harmful substances and invading pathogens. When it detects a foreign threat, it triggers a chain reaction to neutralize it, employing immune cells and calling your attention through inflammation in the form of a rash. Integrative Dermatology can help you identify and address the cause.
Determine the Underlying Cause of Your Rash
Treating a rash requires determining its root cause. The usual suspects include:
- Medication – You may be allergic to a specific ingredient or develop a rash as a side effect.
- Food – An allergic reaction to a particular food can manifest as hives.
- Environmental factors – Insect bites or stings, pollen, and plants like poison ivy can cause allergic contact dermatitis.
- Infection –Bacteria, parasites, fungi, and viruses can penetrate your skin barrier and cause rashes.
- Autoimmune conditions – A rash may be a symptom of an autoimmune skin disorder like psoriasis.
- Exposure to chemicals –You may have irritant contact dermatitis due to specific cosmetics, household cleaning products, soaps, pesticides, hair dyes, or materials like latex.
- Genetics –Atopic dermatitis or chronic eczema typically develops because of hereditary factors.
If you notice bumpy or scaly areas on your skin or experience itchiness, swelling, redness, pain, flakiness, or blisters, schedule a consultation at our dermatology clinic in Yakima, Washington. We’ll examine your rash to see what caused it and devise an adequate treatment plan.
Skin Rash Treatments at Integrative Dermatology
Some rashes are harmless and clear up without treatment, while others require medical attention. Some may even be symptoms of another health problem, making prompt diagnosis and treatment crucial.
Here’s what you can expect from a visit to our dermatology clinic:
Rash evaluation
Besides performing a physical exam, we’ll discuss your symptoms, medical history, and recent exposure to specific substances, including medications, products, and food. We’ll take a blood test to identify the underlying cause and may also check your skin for allergens using a patch test. We’ll do a skin biopsy if the rash is severe.
Treatment
We’ll treat your rash according to the cause using topical corticosteroids or immunomodulators and, if necessary, oral medication.
Personalized guidance
We’ll schedule follow-ups to see how your skin responds to the treatment. Our seasoned dermatologists will also provide expert tips for preventing future rashes and avoiding the triggers.
Treat Your Skin With the Care It Deserves
If your skin develops a rash, don’t ignore it; listen to what it’s trying to tell you. After all, rashes are inflammatory responses to foreign invaders that could harm your body.
Integrative Dermatology is your go-to clinic in central Washington for effective skin rash treatments. Our extensive knowledge, expertise, and 40+ years of combined medical experience make diagnosing and treating rashes a walk in the park.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment and uncover the culprit behind your unexplained or persistent rash. Your skin will be in the most capable hands.
