Skin Rashes & Infections Madison WI

Find top doctors who perform Skin Rashes & Infections in Madison, WI. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Madison, WI.

Local Businesses

Karol Artur Gutowski

608-265-2535
600 Highland Ave # H5/3
Madison, WI 53792


Larry Roger Lantis

608-265-0400
1903 Dewberry Dr
Madison, WI 53719


Anne Ellen Rosin

608-287-2620
1 S Park St Fl 7
Madison, WI 53715


Uw Health 1S Park Clinic

(608) 287-2000
1 S Park St
Madison, WI 53715


Winkler, Phyllis – Dean West Clinic

(608) 824-4000
405 18Th Ave Ne
Madison, WI 53701


Uw Health

(608) 265-1295
5249 E Terrace Dr
Madison, WI 53718


Rao, Venkat K – Rao Venkat K

(608) 263-7502
1001 E 21St St # 302
Madison, WI 53701


Rosemarie Liu

608-287-2620
1 S Park St
Madison, WI 53715


Anudeep Kaur Rahil

608-265-1228
5249 E Terrace Dr
Madison, WI 53718


George Reizner

(608) 263-6230
1 S Park St Fl 7, Univ Wi Dept Derm
Madison, WI 53715


Pirsch, John – Pirsch John

(608) 262-5420
1500 W 22Nd St # 104
Madison, WI 53701


Green Judith N

1-608-287-2500
1 South Park Street
Madison, WI 53715


David G Dibbell

(608) 263-7502
600 Highland Ave.
Madison, WI 53792


Midwest Laser Center

1-608-257-2208
20 South Park Street
Madison, WI 53715


Gencheff, Christoper Do – Madison Hair Transplant Clinic

(608) 241-8848
6301 S. Minnesota Ave Suite 300
Madison, WI 53701


David Heath Stacey

3334 Bradbury Rd
Madison, WI 53719


Rita Lloyd

608-287-2450
1 S Park St Fl 7
Madison, WI 53715


Eric Roy Berg

608-287-2450
1 S Park St
Madison, WI 53715


Aughenbaugh, William

608-263-6230
1 S Park St Fl 7
Madison, WI 53715


William D Aughenbaugh

608-265-7670
1 S Park St
Madison, WI 53715


Skin Rashes & Infections FAQ in Madison, WI

Why is my immune system attacking my skin?

Autoimmune disease happens when the body’s natural defense system can’t tell the difference between your own cells and foreign cells, causing the body to mistakenly attack normal cells. There are more than 80 types of autoimmune diseases that affect a wide range of body parts.

What are two serious signs of a skin infection?

Pus or fluid leaking out of the cut. Red skin around the injury. A red streak that runs from the cut toward your heart. A pimple or yellowish crust on top. Sores that look like blisters. Pain that gets worse after a few days.

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 possible causes of skin infections?

Bacteria cause cellulitis, impetigo, and staphylococcal (staph) infections. Viruses cause shingles, warts, and herpes simplex. Fungi cause athlete’s foot and yeast infections. Parasites cause body lice, head lice, and scabies.

How do I identify a rash?

Itching. Skin redness. Flaking skin. Dry, scaly, or crusted skin that can become thick and leathery from scratching. Small, fluid-filled blisters that may ooze when scratched. Infection of the areas of broken skin.

What happens if a skin infection goes untreated?

Left untreated, the infection can spread to the lymph nodes and bloodstream and rapidly become life-threatening.

What are 4 common bacterial infections?

Common bacterial diseases include UTIs, food poisoning, STIs and some skin, sinus and ear infections. They’re often treated with antibiotics.

What are the 5 signs of infection?

The signs of infection vary according to the organ and site of involvement. Most common symptoms and isgns are fever, chills, rigor, vomitings, diarrhoea, burning urine ,sore throat ,cough, new onset of pain. Inflammation has five cardinal signs which are pain, heat, redness, swelling, and loss of function.

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.

Where does sepsis usually start?

Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is a life-threatening medical emergency. Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. Infections that lead to sepsis most often start in the lung, urinary tract, skin, or gastrointestinal tract.

How do you tell if a rash is infected?

If you have an itchy rash and you scratch it, it may become infected. Signs of an infected rash are yellow or green fluid; swelling, crusting, pain and warmth in the area of the rash; or a red streak coming from the rash.