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What Causes A Scab-like Rash On The Skin?
Posted on
Wed, 11 Apr 2018
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Question : been getting a strange sort of rash on my skin.
Looks like a scratch in a line shape but then gets a scab and becomes a black line. comes off in a few days with a loofah. what is this? goes then reoccurs somewhere else on my body. looks like a cat scratched me! was on my back last week.no gone but reappeared on my left breast, upper section!
Looks like a scratch in a line shape but then gets a scab and becomes a black line. comes off in a few days with a loofah. what is this? goes then reoccurs somewhere else on my body. looks like a cat scratched me! was on my back last week.no gone but reappeared on my left breast, upper section!
Brief Answer:
Likely to be microtrauma
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The linear rash which later scabs and goes away completely is likely to be microtrauma. Such microtrauma can occur due to scratching or using products like the loofah, especially in people with dry skin.
You can use moisturizing lotions containing aloe to avoid dry skin. Use moisturizing soap and avoid loofah.
If you feel that your skin is too dry, use a humidifier in your bedroom.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Likely to be microtrauma
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The linear rash which later scabs and goes away completely is likely to be microtrauma. Such microtrauma can occur due to scratching or using products like the loofah, especially in people with dry skin.
You can use moisturizing lotions containing aloe to avoid dry skin. Use moisturizing soap and avoid loofah.
If you feel that your skin is too dry, use a humidifier in your bedroom.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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