Find top doctors who perform Skin Rashes & Infections in Lafayette, CO. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Lafayette, CO.
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Debora I-Ping Ma
Lafayette, CO 80026
Jeanie Leddon
Lafayette, CO 80026
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Gallagher, Thomas
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Adam David Lowenstein
Lafayette, CO 80026
Joel Stuart Meyers
Lafayette, CO 80026
Tracy A Haines
Lafayette, CO 80026
Hunter Hastings Sams
Lafayette, CO 80026
Mark Kiehn
Lafayette, CO 80026
Dr.Thomas Gallagher
Lafayette, CO 80026
Leddon, Jeanie
Lafayette, CO 80026
Neuschler, Nicole
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Dr.Debora Ma
Lafayette, CO 80026
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Jeanie Leddon
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Skin Rashes & Infections FAQ in Lafayette, CO
How do you get rid of a rash that won’t go away?
After exposure, wash the area with water to remove all traces of the irritant/allergen. Applying moisturizers will help the skin moisten and speed up the healing process. Your healthcare provider may prescribe creams or ointments to help. Corticosteroid pills are reserved for only the most severe cases.
What does an autoimmune rash look like?
Autoimmune hives are red, itchy, raised bumps. They vary in size from pinhead dots to large swollen lumps. You may see an eruption of one or two hives, or many hives that form a shapeless cluster or rash.
What kills fungal skin infection?
Antifungal medications work to treat fungal infections. They can either kill fungi directly or prevent them from growing and thriving. Antifungal drugs are available as OTC treatments or prescription medications, and come in a variety of forms, including: creams or ointments.
What deficiency causes skin fungal infection?
CARD9 deficiency is a genetic immune disorder characterized by susceptibility to fungal infections like candidiasis, which is caused by the yeast fungus Candida.
What is the most serious fungal infection?
The most dangerous is the “critical group,” which contains just four fungal pathogens: Cryptococcus neoformans, Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida albicans and Candida auris.
What are 5 common symptoms of a bacterial infection?
fever. feeling tired or fatigued. swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, groin or elsewhere. headache. nausea or vomiting.
How long is too long for a rash?
Always consult your doctor promptly if a rash: Worsens. Lasts longer than one week. Shows signs of local infection (oozing, redness or swelling of the skin)
Do some viruses cause rashes?
Many viral infections can cause a rash in addition to other symptoms. Rashes are very common with viral infections, especially in young children. It is very important to make sure the rash is not part of a serious infection – eg, meningococcal infection which can be associated with meningitis.
What are the red flags for sepsis?
Severe breathlessness or sleepiness. It feels like you’re going to die or pass out. Skin mottled or discoloured. An extremely high or a very low temperature; repeated vomiting; seizures; and a rash which doesn’t fade when you press a glass against it are also possible ‘red flags’.
What kills a fungal infection?
Antifungals are medicines that kill or stop the growth of fungi (the plural of fungus) that cause infections. They are also called antimycotic agents.