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Eczema and bathing. National Eczema Association. https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/treatment/bathing. Accessed April 30, 2019. This causes scaly, silvery, sharply defined skin patches. Darker skinned people might also experience dark brown or purplish patches on the skin. Take a warm bath. Sprinkle your bathwater with finely ground oatmeal that's made for the bathtub. You might see this in the store labeled as colloidal oatmeal (Aveeno, others). Soak for less than 10 minutes, then pat dry. Apply moisturizer while the skin is still damp. A lotion with 12% ammonium lactate helps with flaky, dry skin. It also causes a red rash, which spreads from the face down the body 3 to 5 days after the first symptoms appear. This rash might be more difficult to see on darker skin. Apply an anti-itch cream or ointment. Try 1% hydrocortisone cream or ointment (Cortizone 10, others). This is a product you can buy at a store without a prescription. Use it 1 to 2 times a day for a few days. Try cooling it in the refrigerator before applying.

Melasma is more common in pregnant people (chloasma) and individuals with a darker skin color or heavy sun exposure. Watch out for signs of heat exhaustion or heatstroke, where the temperature inside your body rises to 37 to 40C (98.6 to 104F) or above. Symptoms include dizziness, a rapid pulse or vomiting. Explore Mayo Clinic studies testing new treatments, interventions and tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage this condition. Electrical burns may not look serious, but they can be very damaging. Someone who has an electrical burn should seek immediate medical attention at an A&E department.If you have any pain, paracetamol or ibuprofen should help relieve it. Always read the manufacturer's instructions and do not give aspirin to children under the age of 16. Bin Saif GA, et al. (2018). Association of psychological stress with skin symptoms among medical students. Chan LS, et al., eds. Topical therapies. In: Atopic Dermatitis: Inside Out or Outside In? Elsevier; 2023. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed May 10, 2022. High WA. Special considerations in skin of color. In: Dermatology Secrets. Elsevier; 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed May 5, 2021. Vitiligo is characterized by loss of pigment in the skin due to autoimmune destruction of the cells that give skin its color.

Many people have had success using a dilute vinegar bath rather than a bleach bath. Add 1 cup (236 milliliters) of vinegar to a bathtub filled with warm water.

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Once you have nailed this routine down, consider adding other products such as eye cream, a serum, an exfoliant mask, and other spot treatments. Adjust your routine based on the kind of skin you have, and how it reacts to what you’re using. What serums do I need? Rice bran. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. https://naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com. Accessed April 30, 2019. Avoid known irritants or allergens. Avoid rough and scratchy clothing. And try to identify and remove allergens and other things in your environment that irritate your skin.

You should also go to A&E if you have been injured intentionally, or think someone has been injured intentionally.If you notice any signs of sunburn, such as hot, red and painful skin, move into the shade or preferably inside. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Your doctor is likely to ask you a few questions. Being ready to answer them may free up time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor might ask: Over the counter. National Eczema Association. https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/treatment/over-the-counter. Accessed April 30, 2019. Kelly AP, et al., eds. Pediatrics. In: Taylor and Kelly's Dermatology for Skin of Color. 2nd ed. McGraw Hill; 2016. https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com. Accessed May 27, 2021.

Skin in the middle of the ring might appear clear and healthy, and the ring’s edges may spread outward. Eichenfield LF, et al. Current guidelines for the evaluation and management of atopic dermatitis: A comparison of the Joint Task Force Practice Parameter and American Academy of Dermatology guidelines. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2017;139:S49.People of different skin tones will usually develop skin patches much lighter than their natural skin tone. In people with darker skin, it tends to be more noticeable, which may cause increased stigma related to the condition. Once you have taken these steps, you'll need to decide whether further medical treatment is necessary. It might cause easy bleeding or an oozing wound that doesn’t seem to heal or heals and then reappears.