Childhood Eczema – Recurrent Body Rash in a School-Age Child
When did your child first start experiencing these rashes?
New Onset Plaque Psoriasis on the Elbows and Knees
They may leave temporary light or dark areas as they heal, but these usually fade gradually over time.
New Onset Plaque Psoriasis on the Elbows and Knees
Thank you for sharing these details and the photograph (not shown for privacy). The pattern of well-defined, red, scaly plaques over the elbows and knees is most consistent with plaque psoriasis, which often presents symmetrically and builds up thick scaling over time. Conditions that can look similar include chronic eczema, which typically causes more intense […]
New Onset Plaque Psoriasis on the Elbows and Knees
Have you noticed flare-ups after stress, an illness, or new medications?
New Onset Plaque Psoriasis on the Elbows and Knees
Do the areas itch, burn, or crack enough to bleed?
New Onset Plaque Psoriasis on the Elbows and Knees
Have you had anything similar in the past or any family members with similar skin issues?
New Onset Plaque Psoriasis on the Elbows and Knees
When did you first notice these patches becoming raised or scaly?
Melasma After Hormonal Contraceptive – Brown Facial Patches
They may gradually lighten, but melasma can be persistent—sun protection and guided care often make the biggest difference.
Melasma After Hormonal Contraceptive – Brown Facial Patches
Thank you for the details and the photograph (not shown for privacy). Based on the pattern, timing, and hormonal trigger, this is most consistent with melasma related to contraceptive use. Conditions such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which often follows acne or irritation, lichen planus pigmentosus, which typically affects sun-exposed areas with slate-brown tones, and drug-induced pigmentation, […]
Melasma After Hormonal Contraceptive – Brown Facial Patches
Are the patches itchy, raised, or spreading rapidly?