this is a skin related question. what is something that pops up like chicken pox but its not, it has a crusty thin white scab. when you scrap the top off it is red underneath? ointment is not helping.
2007-01-05 17:48:57 · 4 answers · asked by gigi 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
When i was small i hated skin diseases i know some of them but i'm not from england or america to answer this question.Go ask somebody that works with skin diseases
2007-01-05 17:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by klint mane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are a great number of diseases that can cause this. A common one in young people is impetago (see http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/impetigo.html )
Staph infections will often do the same thing as will allergic reactions to any number of things.
Seeing a doctor is prob in order
2007-01-05 17:51:57 · answer #2 · answered by bluebettalady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like psoriasis, but could be just dry flakey skin from winter. Try to moisturize first. .
2007-01-05 17:56:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
psoriasis maybe where are the bumps
2007-01-05 17:51:55 · answer #4 · answered by Crystal M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋