- Bruise or contusion
Bruises, or contusions, cause skin discoloration, swelling and tenderness.
- Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.
- Poison ivy, oak, and sumac
The toxin found in poison ivy, oak, and sumac causes an itchy, allergic rash with raised welts and blisters.
- Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a rash on the skin that can be itchy, painful, tender swollen and even blistered.
- Lice
Head lice are tiny visible insects that infest the hair and scalp causing itchiness and bumps in that area.
- Muscle strain
Muscle strain occurs when muscles are stressed, overworked, or injured due to physical activity or labor.
- Hematoma
A hematoma is a collection of blood in the tissue outside of a damaged blood vessel, usually after an injury.
- Dry skin
Symptoms of dry skin include scaly, rough, itchy, flakey, cracked skin, as well as chapped or cracked lips.
- Trauma or injury
Trauma most often refers to serious bodily injury or wounds symptoms range depending on the injury.
- Alopecia
Alopecia, also known as losing hair or going bald, and is marked by a slowly receding hairline and balding.
- Atopic dematitis
Atopic dermatitis, a common skin disease, causes itching, dryness, redness, cracking, scaling and oozing.
- Phlebitis
Phlebitis means inflammation of the veins, and can cause redness, itching, irritation, pain, and swelling.
- Abscess
A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.
- Drug allergy
A drug allergy is an allergic reaction to a medication and can cause a rapid heartbeat and difficulty breathing.
- Narcotic abuse
Narcotic abuse can cause fatigue, shallow breathing, anxiety, euphoria, vomiting, confusion, and constipation.
- Pustular psoriasis
Pustular psoriasis is a condition causing raised pus filled blisters on the skin and reddened skin.
- Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia causes bruising, frequent nosebleeds, and tiny red dots that look like a rash.
- Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease is an uncommon inflammation of the blood vessels; the most common symptom is fever.
