Hey there, viewers! Have you been noticing strange red marks around your skin?
These are rashes. There are so many different reasons why they happen. For this video,
we’re going to focus on a select few. Let’s talk today about 6 Reasons You’re Getting Skin Rashes.
To be specific, we’ll be focusing on adult rashes. Kids rashes are for another video.
What exactly is eczema? What about psoriasis? Can adults get a diaper
rash? Wait a second, what's a ringworm? We’re talking about all that AND more…
Eczema
Let’s get this one out of the way. Eczema can be so annoying. Also known as atopic dermatitis,
these are rashes that appear on your body. It’s non-contagious. The rashes will appear
red. Some more red than others. However red they may be, scratching them will only make them worse.
While eczema is common with children, it can happen to you at any age. It tends to last for
a long period of time, with patients experiencing flare-ups. In really extreme cases, your skin will
appear beet red, and feel very scaly. Gross! You’d think you were turning into some kind of monster.
So what causes eczema? Well it’s not fully understood.
But most scientists have settled on it being triggered by an overactive immune system.
When your body meets a threat, it responds quickly and aggressively to defeat it.
People who suffer from allergies are known to get eczema frequently.
Their flare-ups can be brought on by anything from certain foods to temperature changes.
If you’re noticing red patches randomly appear, talk to a doctor.
They will decide your treatment. They usually give you medications or creams.
What’s the worst experience you’ve had with rashes? Was it treatable?
Sound off in the comment section, and start a conversation with our Bestie community…
Psoriasis
Have you ever experienced psoriasis? It’s not a word you’d want to be stuck with at a spelling
bee. Nevertheless, psoriasis is a disorder that causes your skin cells to multiply 10
times faster than normal. As a result, your skin will build up into red, bumpy patches.
They usually appear on your scalp, elbows, knees and lower back.
The flares will last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.
There are several things that cause psoriasis. Things like stress,
cold and dry conditions, skin infections and heavy alcohol consumption are factors.
If you’re noticing symptoms of psoriasis, talk to a doctor ASAP.
They can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, as well as mental illness.
There’s also something called psoriatic arthritis, where you start feeling tension in your limbs.
Tension like joint stiffness, swelling, lower back pain, and swollen fingers.
Diaper Rash
Anyone with kids knows about diaper rash. But did you know that it can happen to adults as well?
Let’s talk about that for a second.
Diaper rash is a condition where your skin becomes inflamed. With babies,
you’ll notice random red patches on their bottom. An adult can experience
the same thing if they’re wearing adult diapers, incontinence briefs, or pads.
While the patches may start out as small, they become much larger if they’re irritated.
They can become painful bumps with rashes surrounding them. The good news is that it
can usually be treated over the counter. But if the rashes are really severe, it could be a sign
of other conditions like eczema or psoriasis. So make sure you’re paying close attention.
Getting diaper rash as an adult is definitely a drag. But believe it or not,
things can get worse. I mean, it's one thing to get rashes caused by irritation,
but what about actual parasites creeping around inside your skin? Let’s talk about that.
But before we continue, are you trying to get in shape? Well, the first thing you need to
do is change your diet around. Check out our recent video on What Happens To Your Body When
You Eat Avocado. Now back to our discussion on 6 Reasons You’re Getting Skin Rashes.
Ringworm
You think diaper rash is unpleasant? Well wait ‘til you hear about ringworm.
This is a fungal infection that happens on your skin. It can result in a red, itchy,
circular rash that appears on the skin's outer layer.
As bad as it might sound, it’s actually not that serious. Let’s talk about tinea for a second…
Tinea is the name given to a group of skin conditions that are caused by fungus. Outside
of ringworm, tinea is also the cause of diseases like athletes foot and jock itch. Now while I did
say they’re not serious, that doesn’t mean they can’t be unpleasant. Ringworm gets really gross.
But what exactly causes it? Well, contrary to what you might think,
it’s not actually worms that are responsible. They have nothing to do with ringworm. It’s
really mold-like parasites living on the cells of your outer layer of skin.
This can also turn into something called scalp ringworm. With this condition,
the red patches will appear on your head.
Unlike the other conditions we’ve talked about, ringworm can be spread from human to human.
This can happen by having skin-to-skin contact with another person.
The good news is that tinea-related infections are highly treatable.
The doctor will usually give you powder to apply onto the infection area.
Cellulitis
This is where it gets really serious. I’m talking about life-threatening.
Cellulitis is a type of bacterial infection on your skin.
You’ll see the usual red area on your skin's surface. It will also be incredibly swollen.
A distinct feature of cellulitis is the warm sensation you feel when you touch your skin.
On top of that, cellulitis can really hurt. It usually appears on your feet and legs.
Over 14 million cases of cellulitis occur in the United States every year.
What makes it particularly disturbing is that experts still don’t know the exact
cause. How the bacteria enters your body in the first place is still a mystery.
It is assumed that many patients get the bacteria through openings in the skin.
These openings include injuries that cause breaks and cuts on various body parts.
You must also consider drug use through injections.
While questions still need to be answered, it has been confirmed that
cellulitis can’t be passed from person to person. So at least there’s that.
If you’re suffering from cellulitis, you’ll notice the red areas pretty quickly.
In more extreme cases, the infected spots come in the form of blisters.
A badly infected person will get visibly sick. I’m talking about fever and chills.
If you think you have cellulitis, don’t hesitate to talk to a doctor.
They need to diagnose it ASAP in order to give you treatment. Cellulitis is fought with antibiotics.
If the infections are really bad, you’ll need to receive intravenous treatment at the hospital.
If you let cellulitis take over, you’ll be looking at worse problems. The condition can develop into
multiple medical compilations. Cellulitis will even cause your veins to swell from blood clots.
Scabies
Remember a second ago when I talked about parasites.
Well let’s talk about tiny critters once more…
Scabies is a skin condition that describes an infestation of the skin by human itch mites.
These are tiny parasites that burrow into the upper layer of your skin.
It’s here where it will live and eventually lay eggs. This will cause you to scratch like
crazy. You’ll also see a large, firm pimple develop on top of your skin.
So how is it caused? Well if you’ve been around a person with the same condition, steer clear of
them. Any skin-to-skin contact may pass it on. This can be something as simple as a handshake
or hug. Other factors for scabies include sexual contact, as well as dirty towels and bedsheets.
Scabies are fairly slow moving. Symptoms can take anywhere between 4-8 weeks to develop.
The usual lifespan for the mites is around 2 months.
But that doesn’t mean your scabies can’t jump to another person within that time.
If you have an itch that just hasn’t gone away, you’re going to want to go to the doctor.
There are plenty of reasons for a bad itch, but you want to be sure exactly what it is.
The doctor will recommend you treatment products known as scabicides,
which work to kill the mites as quickly as possible. They will also go after the eggs.
Keep in mind there is no over-the-counter treatment. But you have to get a prescription
from a professional, so make sure you’re talking to someone. Knowing there’s tiny
creatures laying eggs on me would have me sprinting to the clinic.
Your skin health is so important. Have I sparked your interest?
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healthier. Have you been experiencing skin rashes? Let us know in the comments below.