- Bruise or contusion
Bruises, or contusions, cause skin discoloration, swelling and tenderness.
- Lice
Head lice are tiny visible insects that infest the hair and scalp causing itchiness and bumps in that area.
- Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a rash on the skin that can be itchy, painful, tender swollen and even blistered.
- Hives
Hives are red, raised areas of skin that can cause itching and are usually the result of an allergic reaction.
- Muscle strain
Muscle strain occurs when muscles are stressed, overworked, or injured due to physical activity or labor.
- Sunburn
Sunburn causes a reddened, irritated area of skin caused by overexposure to the sun's rays or other UV light.
- Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.
- Wind exposure
Long exposure to wind can cause painful skin, red skin, or dry skin.
- Hematoma
A hematoma is a collection of blood in the tissue outside of a damaged blood vessel, usually after an injury.
- 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.
- Boil
A boil is a skin infection appearing as red tender lump that grows larger and more painful and oozes pus.
- Poison ivy, oak, and sumac
The toxin found in poison ivy, oak, and sumac causes an itchy, allergic rash with raised welts and blisters.
- Erythema nodosum
Erythema nodosum is an inflammation of the fatty layer below the skin causing painful, red lumps on the shins.
- Folliculitis
Folliculitis, an infection of one or more hair follicles, causes a tender, red patch of skin and blisters.
- Chickenpox (varicella)
Chickenpox is an illness that causes a red, itchy rash, fever, headache, sore throat, and body aches.
- Basal cell skin cancer
Basal cell skin cancer is a slow-growing skin cancer, that can look like a scaly, flesh-colored or brown patch.
- Drug allergy
A drug allergy is an allergic reaction to a medication and can cause a rapid heartbeat and difficulty breathing.
- Hypothyroidism (adult)
Hypothyroidism your body functions slow down, making you gain weight and feel tired all the time.
- 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.
- Hypothyroidism (infant and child)
Hypothyroidism in children can cause delayed growth, weight gain, a puffy face, a large tongue, and more.
