Miscellaneous Skin Eruptions

Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby and surrounding areas

Granuloma Annulare

  • Appears as raised rings and bumps on the skin
  • Is often mistaken for ringworm

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Hives (Urticaria)

  •  A very itchy rash that appears suddenly

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Hot Tub Folliculitis

  • Is caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • From contaminated water in hot tubs

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Lichen Planus

  • An intensely itchy rash that affects the body, mouth and genitals
  • Is of unknown cause

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Lupus (SLE, Discoid Lupus, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

  • A disease of inflammation which can involve almost any body organ, including the skin
  • Sometimes may only involve the skin and have no internal problems associated with it

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Pityriasis Rosea

  • A harmless rash that is caused by a virus
  • Resolves spontaneously

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Psoriasis

  • A chronic, recurrent skin disorder
  • May be associated with arthritis
  • Affects 2–5% of the world’s population

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Scabies

  • An infestation of the skin with the ‘itch mite’ Sarcoptes scabeii
  • Is contagious

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