Acne Treatment: Acne is a widespread skin condition. It typically appears on areas of your skin that have the most oil (sebaceous) glands, such as the face, neck, chest, upper back, and shoulders. These glands connect to hair follicles. Other pores in your skin, such as the openings of the sweat glands, are not usually involved. Acne is most prevalent in teens and young adults, but can also affect older adults. Changing hormone levels, pregnancy, stress, and certain medications can cause acne.
Athlete’s foot (also called Tinea pedis) is a common rash that affects the feet. It is particularly common among athletes but can affect anyone at any time. Athlete’s foot is easily spread from person to person and can live on floors, clothing, and towels. If you have an itchy rash on one or both of your feet, visit AMG Primary care for an evaluation. If it is an athlete’s foot, provider can create a treatment plan for you to help clear up the rash. Your provider can also go over ways to prevent athlete’s foot from occurring again in the future.
Dermatitis, Rash, Skin Irritation
Rash and skin irritations affect millions of people every day. A rash is not a specific diagnosis though. It is a symptom of an underlying medical problem and the key to treating a rash is to first identify what is causing it. AMG Providers can evaluate your rash and work with you to develop a treatment plan to not only address pain and discomfort but to help ensure that you do not develop an infection or have long-term problems due to your rash.
Lice are parasitic insects that feed on human blood, causing itching and skin irritation. They spread easily from one person to another and are most common among young children. An intensely itchy crawling feeling on the head may be a sign of lice. AMG providers can assess your symptoms and then come up with a treatment plan to suit your needs. Fortunately, lice can be treated with relative ease.
Minor Psoriasis primarily affects the skin, but it can also damage the joints and affect other organs in some cases. About 5 million people in the U.S. have psoriasis. AMG providers are trained to evaluate psoriasis and determine its severity. Mild psoriasis can be treated while more extensive forms of the disease will need to be treated by a specialist. Referrals can be provided for specialists.
Ringworm is a very common skin infection caused by a fungus. It can be itchy, but it is not dangerous. If you have a circular rash that is red and itchy, you might have ringworm. AMG providers can evaluate your rash and work with you to come up with a treatment plan. If your rash is caused by ringworm, it can be treated with over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Scabies is an infestation of the skin by human itch mites. It is very itchy and uncomfortable and it spreads easily through contact or by sharing clothing or personal items with others. It will not go away on its own and requires prescription treatment.
Swimmer’s itch: AMG providers are trained to assess swimmer’s itch, help you with treating the symptoms, and give advice for prevention. Your provider will review your medical history, conduct an examination and set up a personalized treatment plan.
Swimmer’s itch (cercarial dermatitis) is an irritating rash that can develop after swimming or wading outdoors. It is most common in freshwater lakes and ponds, but can, on occasion, occur in saltwater. The condition is a rash brought on by the body’s allergic reaction to the larvae of certain microscopic parasites. When swimming or wading in areas where these parasites live, they can latch on and burrow into the skin.
The condition is uncomfortable, but it usually clears up on its own after a few days to a week. It is important not to scratch, which can break the skin and lead to infection. In the meantime, you can control the itch with over-the-counter remedies or prescription medication. Your provider can assess the symptoms and recommend a treatment plan to calm the irritation. Swimmer’s itch is not contagious.
Wart evaluation: Warts are caused by viruses in the HPV (human papillomavirus) family and usually appear on the hands or feet. Warts are contagious and can be passed from one person to another or to other parts of the body so it’s important to identify and treat warts promptly.
