Behaviors that may be telling you about a skin disorder:
Repeatedly scratching irritated skin
Rubbing eyes
Compulsive manipulation of any part of body
Other factors that may indicate the presence of skin disorders:
Family history of skin disorders
Personal history of asthma or skin disorders
Allergy to medications, such as aspirin or opiates
Rash that appears after exposure to sunlight
Rash that itches, oozes, scales, blisters, is red, bumpy
Dandruff that clings to hair (may be lice, rather than dandruff)
Eye irritation: sore, bleary, burning, or itching
Skin is dry or cracked
Skin sores, ulcers, blisters that don't heal
Discomfort increases in hot weather, when humidity is too high or too low, in winter when furnaces are turned on
Wearing wool or polyester aggravates problems
Redness or swelling around toenails or fingernails (check to be sure a thread or hair isn't wrapped around a toe); moist areas between toes; poorly trimmed or ingrown toenails
Digging in rectal or pubic area
Inability to change position without help
Use of splints, braces, or a wheelchair for long periods of time
Skin is red, feels hot; symptoms last more than 20-30 minutes
Do you think someone's behavior may be telling you about a skin or scalp condition? Talk with your doctor or other health care provider. They can work with you to learn whether this is the case.
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