Take this quiz to check your skin condition

February 17, 2009 by admin

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Skin Rashes and Other Changes

The location, appearance and color of a rash will help your doctor make a diagnosis. Look for care suggestions on this chart for common rashes and other skin conditions.

SYMPTOMS	DIAGNOSIS	SELF-CARE

1. Is your face, chest or back covered in small, pus-filled sacs or pimples, blackheads or sore, red bumps?	This may be ACNE, a common skin problem that often begins in adolescence.	See your doctor if over-the-counter acne treatments, such as benzoyl peroxide, don’t help. Gently washing your face with mild soap on a regular basis may be helpful. Sometimes prescription medicines, such as an antibiotic, may be prescribed by your doctor.