Skin Rashes & Infections Norristown PA

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

Local Businesses

David Jonathan Gross

904-823-9992

Norristown, PA 19403


Ear Nose & Throat Assoc

(610) 275-6153
306 W Logan St
Norristown, PA 19401


Berger Henry Levick Becker Enterprise

(610) 279-7878
60 W Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA 19401


Family Dermatology Of Pa

(610) 277-5446
2705 Dekalb Pike Ste 207
Norristown, PA 19401


Alan Miller

610-275-6153
306 W Logan St
Norristown, PA 19401


Berger, Maggie – Suburban Ent Group Ltd

(610) 277-2025
2705 Dekalb Pike # 202A
Norristown, PA 19401


Suburban Ent Group

(610) 277-2025
2705 Dekalb Pike Ste 202A
Norristown, PA 19401


Warren Howard Zager

610-275-6153
306 W. Logan St.
Norristown, PA 19401


Harold Jacob Milstein

610-277-5446
2705 Dekalb Pike 525 Jamestown St
Norristown, PA 19401


Alan Michael Miller

610-275-6153
306 W Logan St
Norristown, PA 19401


Jerome J Katchman

610-275-1955
1401 Dekalb St Ste 202
Norristown, PA 19401


Skin Rashes & Infections FAQ in Norristown, PA

Can you have sepsis for days without knowing?

Sepsis can occur without warning in people who don’t know that they have an infection. If you have any infection, you could get sepsis. However, certain people have an increased risk, including: Adults over the age of 65.

How do I know if my rash is bacterial?

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.

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 rashes are emergency?

Shortness of breath. Skin peeling away or blisters in the mouth. Swelling or tightness in the throat. Areas of tenderness. Fever. Joint pain. Headache. Streaks of red.

What does it mean if a rash doesn’t go away?

Do you have a prolonged rash or patch of irritated skin? Do you get unexplained blisters, scaling, or areas of tenderness that are difficult to soothe or are unresponsive to your usual moisturizer?

What do bacterial skin rashes look like?

Bacterial skin infections often begin as small, red bumps that slowly increase in size. Some bacterial infections are mild and easily treated with topical antibiotics, but other infections require an oral antibiotic.

How do you know if your body is fighting an infection?

Fever (this is sometimes the only sign of an infection). Chills and sweats. Change in cough or a new cough. Sore throat or new mouth sore.

What diseases have a rash as a symptom?

Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSS)

Do you need antibiotics for skin rash?

Antibiotics are not used to treat skin problems that are caused by viruses or allergies. But sometimes bacteria get into a skin problem you already have. Then you may need this medicine. Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety.

What kind of rash lasts for months?

Hives — also called urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-e-uh) — is a skin reaction that causes itchy welts. Chronic hives are welts that last for more than six weeks and return often over months or years.