Skin rashes develop for a myriad of reasons. Sometimes, rashes occur due
to exposure to heat, while other times, they signify an allergic reaction.
Most skin rashes can be treated at home, but it’s important to know
when the signs indicate it’s time to go to the emergency room.
With six conveniently located facilities, UF Health Central Emergency & Urgent Care can diagnose and treat your skin rash. We are open 24 hours a day, and you don’t need an appointment.
Infants, children, and adults can develop a heat rash. This occurs when blocked pores trap sweat under the skin.
The symptoms of a heat rash include:
While heat rashes generally get better on their own, you might require medical care. Go to the emergency room if:
Approximately 85 percent of people in the United States are allergic to poison ivy. In addition, 10-15 percent of those people are extremely allergic, according to the American Skin Association. If you have an allergic reaction after coming into contact with poison ivy, you’ll develop a poison ivy rash.
The following are symptoms of a poison ivy rash:
If you breathe in smoke from burning poison ivy, you also might experience difficulty breathing.
In most cases, poison ivy can be treated at home and will go away within three weeks. You can keep yourself comfortable by:
However, sometimes, a poison ivy rash requires immediate medical attention. Go to the emergency room for treatment if you experience any of the following:
A stress rash refers to a flare-up that occurs after a stressful event. During times of significant stress, a current skin rash can worsen, or you can develop new hives. Hives from stress are generally small and look much like mosquito bites.
A stress rash typically goes away within 24 hours of the onset. You can also use at-home treatments, including cortisone cream and antihistamines.
A stress rash refers to a flare-up that occurs after a stressful event. During times of significant stress, a current skin rash can worsen, or you can develop new hives. Hives from stress are generally small and look much like mosquito bites.
A stress rash typically goes away within 24 hours of the onset. You can also use at-home treatments, including cortisone cream and antihistamines.
You might not know the cause of your skin rash. Still, you can look for signs to see if you need to go to the emergency room. Go to the doctor if your rash:
If you think your rash is a medical emergency, visit UF Health Central Emergency & Urgent Care. Our ER-trained physicians are available to diagnose and treat your skin rash.
Our Emergency & Urgent Care Centers are open 24/7 to treat rashes.