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<div class="HwContainer HwElement" id="HwContainer"><a class="HwMainSkipNavigation" href="#HwContentTitle"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Skip Navigation</span></a><div class="HwBlock" id="HwMain" role="main"><div class="HwRow"><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnSidebar1"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomSidebar"> </div></div><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnContent"><div id="HwContentTop"> </div><div class="HwTypeSymptom HwContentWrapper HwElement" role="article" id="HwContentWrapper"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomContentTop"> </div><div class="HwContentHeader"><p><a name="top" id="Hwtop"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Top of the page</span></a>Check Your Symptoms</p></div><div class="HwContentTitle"><h1 id="HwContentTitle" tabindex="-1">Skin Changes</h1></div><div class="HwContentTopNavigation"> </div><div class="HwContent"><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-aa64591"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="b4cb0a40" fingerprint-exact="e7c3d1bb">Overview</h2> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="aa92a450" fingerprint-exact="f5e6462a">Common skin changes</h3> <p fingerprint="7ebfbb94" fingerprint-exact="8e25e4f9">Most skin changes are normal and occur with aging. Some common skin growths include:</p> <dl> <dt fingerprint="2d3805dc" fingerprint-exact="f9e23b31">Moles.</dt> <dd fingerprint="8fc554e4" fingerprint-exact="4ea718c9"> <p>Most moles are harmless. They may change over time. They can gradually get bigger, develop a hair, become more raised, get lighter in color, fade away, or fall off.</p> </dd> <dt fingerprint="16bbb613" fingerprint-exact="94e21c79">Skin tags.</dt> <dd fingerprint="7cc088bf" fingerprint-exact="4bf8c6bf"> <p>These are harmless growths that appear in the skin folds on the neck, under the arms, under the breasts, or in the groin. They start as small fleshy brown spots and may grow a small stalk.</p> </dd> <dt fingerprint="556780d5" fingerprint-exact="d38d9a9c">Seborrheic keratoses.</dt> <dd fingerprint="e20e67aa" fingerprint-exact="ef66d8d3"> <p>These skin growths are almost always harmless. They are found most often on the chest or back. Sometimes they're on the scalp, face, or neck. They start as slightly raised tan spots that form a crusty appearance like a wart.</p> </dd> </dl> <dl> <dt fingerprint="e042a0a4" fingerprint-exact="4d93ee41">Birthmarks.</dt> <dd fingerprint="ae123064" fingerprint-exact="46fb4d93"> <p> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stb117106" data-hw-section="stb117106-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stb117106" data-hwid="stb117106" hw:section-href="stb117106-sec" href="?id=stb117106#stb117106-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Birthmarks</span></a> are colored marks on the skin that are there at birth or appear shortly after birth. Most birthmarks are harmless and don't need treatment. Many birthmarks change, grow, shrink, or disappear. </p> </dd> </dl> <p fingerprint="19ea0af6" fingerprint-exact="e85387f0">Treatment of a skin change depends on what's causing the skin change and what other symptoms you have. Moles, skin tags, and other growths can be removed if they get irritated, bleed, or bother you.</p> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="deb08c98" fingerprint-exact="b38e0c6a">Causes of skin changes</h3> <p fingerprint="c511af9f" fingerprint-exact="c77d4a2a">Causes of skin changes may include: </p> <dl> <dt fingerprint="e3fbfbb4" fingerprint-exact="b6f7fa61"> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sth149942" data-hw-section="sth149942-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sth149942" data-hwid="sth149942" hw:section-href="sth149942-sec" href="?id=sth149942#sth149942-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Hormones.</span></a> </dt> <dd fingerprint="5bb678a1" fingerprint-exact="1b4ea694"> <p> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sta123101" data-hw-section="sta123101-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sta123101" data-hwid="sta123101" hw:section-href="sta123101-sec" href="?id=sta123101#sta123101-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Acne</span></a> is a common skin change that occurs during the teen years and may last into adulthood.</p> <p>Melasma is a skin change in which a person develops patches of skin that are darker than the nearby skin. It can be caused by many things, including hormone changes during pregnancy or menopause.</p> </dd> <dt fingerprint="80fcfbe7" fingerprint-exact="656b98d1">Sun exposure.</dt> <dd fingerprint="60921a1a" fingerprint-exact="41cb4d83"> <p> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sta17200" data-hw-section="sta17200-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sta17200" data-hwid="sta17200" hw:section-href="sta17200-sec" href="?id=sta17200#sta17200-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Actinic keratosis</span></a> and <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="aa64296" data-hw-section="aa64296-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="aa64296" data-hwid="aa64296" hw:section-href="aa64296-sec" href="?id=aa64296#aa64296-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">actinic lentigines</span></a> are types of colored skin spots that are caused by too much sun exposure.</p> </dd> <dt fingerprint="0316ae1c" fingerprint-exact="cc8b42e3">Medicines.</dt> <dd fingerprint="3e691b9a" fingerprint-exact="b660a2e3"> <p>You may have an <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sta123224" data-hw-section="sta123224-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sta123224" data-hwid="sta123224" hw:section-href="sta123224-sec" href="?id=sta123224#sta123224-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">allergic reaction</span></a> to a medicine that causes a skin change. Or you may get a skin reaction when you are out in the sun while you are taking a medicine. (This is called photosensitivity.) Rashes, hives, and itching may occur.</p> </dd> <dt fingerprint="c9eead61" fingerprint-exact="7f455175">Infections.</dt> <dd fingerprint="19dfbc08" fingerprint-exact="ce253dd0"> <p>Bacterial skin infections, such as <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sti150845" data-hw-section="sti150845-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sti150845" data-hwid="sti150845" hw:section-href="sti150845-sec" href="?id=sti150845#sti150845-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">impetigo</span></a> and <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stc123671" data-hw-section="stc123671-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stc123671" data-hwid="stc123671" hw:section-href="stc123671-sec" href="?id=stc123671#stc123671-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">cellulitis</span></a>.</p> <p>Fungal infections, such as <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="tv7195" data-hw-section="tv7195-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="tv7195" data-hwid="tv7195" hw:section-href="tv7195-sec" href="?id=tv7195#tv7195-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">ringworm</span></a>, <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sta123342" data-hw-section="sta123342-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sta123342" data-hwid="sta123342" hw:section-href="sta123342-sec" href="?id=sta123342#sta123342-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">athlete's foot</span></a>, and <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stv8866" data-hw-section="stv8866-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stv8866" data-hwid="stv8866" hw:section-href="stv8866-sec" href="?id=stv8866#stv8866-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">vaginal yeast infections</span></a>.</p> <p>Viral infections, such as <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stc123689" data-hw-section="stc123689-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stc123689" data-hwid="stc123689" hw:section-href="stc123689-sec" href="?id=stc123689#stc123689-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">chickenpox</span></a>, <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts14591" data-hw-section="sts14591-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts14591" data-hwid="sts14591" hw:section-href="sts14591-sec" href="?id=sts14591#sts14591-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">shingles</span></a>, and <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stf124065" data-hw-section="stf124065-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stf124065" data-hwid="stf124065" hw:section-href="stf124065-sec" href="?id=stf124065#stf124065-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">fifth disease</span></a>.</p> </dd> <dt fingerprint="057097c3" fingerprint-exact="e69b5477">Diseases.</dt> <dd fingerprint="1780fd74" fingerprint-exact="c1c4095b"> <p> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sta123369" data-hw-section="sta123369-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sta123369" data-hwid="sta123369" hw:section-href="sta123369-sec" href="?id=sta123369#sta123369-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Autoimmune diseases</span></a>, such as <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stl158197" data-hw-section="stl158197-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stl158197" data-hwid="stl158197" hw:section-href="stl158197-sec" href="?id=stl158197#stl158197-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">lupus</span></a> and <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts14277" data-hw-section="sts14277-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts14277" data-hwid="sts14277" hw:section-href="sts14277-sec" href="?id=sts14277#sts14277-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">scleroderma</span></a>.</p> <p> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sth149729" data-hw-section="sth149729-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sth149729" data-hwid="sth149729" hw:section-href="sth149729-sec" href="?id=sth149729#sth149729-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Hepatitis</span></a>, which may cause your skin and the whites of your eyes to turn yellow (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stj151004" data-hw-section="stj151004-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stj151004" data-hwid="stj151004" hw:section-href="stj151004-sec" href="?id=stj151004#stj151004-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">jaundice</span></a>).</p> <p> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stl158204" data-hw-section="stl158204-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stl158204" data-hwid="stl158204" hw:section-href="stl158204-sec" href="?id=stl158204#stl158204-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Lyme disease</span></a>, which causes reactions from a tick bite.</p> <p> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="tv7284" data-hw-section="tv7284-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="tv7284" data-hwid="tv7284" hw:section-href="tv7284-sec" href="?id=tv7284#tv7284-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Skin cancer</span></a>, which may start as a new skin growth, <a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="aa78799" data-hw-section="aa78799-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="aa78799" data-hwid="aa78799" hw:section-href="aa78799-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=aa78799#aa78799-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">a change in a growth or mole</span></a>, or a sore that doesn't heal.</p> </dd> </dl> </div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionHealthTools" id="sec-skinc-HealthTools"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="4f8c76b3" fingerprint-exact="aa5a79d3">Health Tools</h2><p fingerprint="07c09bf8" fingerprint-exact="d28efb5c">Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.</p><div class="HwHealthTools"><div class="HwActionsetTool"><span class="HwHealthToolIntro">Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition.</span><div class="HwOptionalAll"><div class="HwHealthToolLinks"><ul fingerprint="3f144ec9" fingerprint-exact="15bc06f6"><li class="HwOptionalAny"><a data-hw-type="Actionset" data-hw-document-href="uh1310" data-hw-section="uh1311" hw:document-type="Actionset" hw:document-href="uh1310" data-hwid="uh1310" hw:section-href="uh1311" href="?id=uh1310#uh1311">Skin Cancer: Preventing It and Watching for Early Signs</a></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionCYS" id="sec-aa64613"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1bc87b1b" fingerprint-exact="d719d6f6">Check Your Symptoms</h2><div><div class="HwAsset" hw:assetid="skinc"> <div id="HwSxBody" data-hw-version="1.0.0.0"><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion HwSxTopicConfirmationQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion820" data-hw-entity-key="820" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had any changes to your skin?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This includes things like a change in the size or shape of a mole, a color change in the skin, or a new skin growth.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1765" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1765" data-hw-parent-entity-key="820">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Skin changes</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1766" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1766" data-hw-parent-entity-key="820">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Skin changes</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxAge" id="HwSxQuestion31" data-hw-entity-key="31" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How old are you?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer72" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer" data-hw-age-range="143"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="72" data-hw-parent-entity-key="31">Less than 12 years</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Less than 12 years</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer73" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="73" data-hw-parent-entity-key="31">12 years or older</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">12 years or older</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxNonTopic" id="HwSxQuestion30" data-hw-entity-key="30" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you male or female?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer71" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="71" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Male</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Male</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer70" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="70" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Female</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Female</div></div></div><div id="SxWhyAskDiv"><button id="SxWhyAskAccordianBtn" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" type="button" aria-live="assertive"><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion">Why do we ask this question?</div><div 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This will make sure that the tool asks the right questions for you.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion510" data-hw-entity-key="510" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7086">symptoms of an allergic reaction</a>?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1110" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1110" data-hw-parent-entity-key="510">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of allergic reaction</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1111" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1111" data-hw-parent-entity-key="510">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of allergic reaction</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion734" data-hw-entity-key="734" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have a rash?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1585" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1585" data-hw-parent-entity-key="734">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Rash</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1586" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1586" data-hw-parent-entity-key="734">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Rash</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion29" data-hw-entity-key="29" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are there any <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6946">symptoms of infection</a>?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer67" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="67" data-hw-parent-entity-key="29">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infection</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer68" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="68" data-hw-parent-entity-key="29">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infection</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion17" data-hw-entity-key="17" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think you may have a fever?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer40" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="40" data-hw-parent-entity-key="17">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible fever</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer41" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="41" data-hw-parent-entity-key="17">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible fever</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion306" data-hw-entity-key="306" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are there red streaks leading away from the area or pus draining from it?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer679" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="679" data-hw-parent-entity-key="306">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Red streaks or pus</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer680" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="680" data-hw-parent-entity-key="306">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Red streaks or pus</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion307" data-hw-entity-key="307" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have diabetes, a <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6944">weakened immune system</a>, peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical hardware in the area?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">"Hardware" includes things like artificial joints, plates or screws, catheters, and medicine pumps.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer681" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="681" data-hw-parent-entity-key="307">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer682" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="682" data-hw-parent-entity-key="307">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion821" data-hw-entity-key="821" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Does your <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7118">skin look yellow</a> (if it does not normally look yellow)?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1767" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1767" data-hw-parent-entity-key="821">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Skin looks yellow</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1768" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1768" data-hw-parent-entity-key="821">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Skin looks yellow</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion822" data-hw-entity-key="822" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think that a <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7124">medicine</a> could be causing the changes in your skin?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">Think about whether the skin changes appeared after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1769" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1769" data-hw-parent-entity-key="822">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Medicine may be causing skin changes</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1770" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1770" data-hw-parent-entity-key="822">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Medicine may be causing skin changes</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion932" data-hw-entity-key="932" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Does your skin itch?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1997" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1997" data-hw-parent-entity-key="932">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Itchy skin</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1998" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1998" data-hw-parent-entity-key="932">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Itchy skin</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion742" data-hw-entity-key="742" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is the itching severe?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">Severe means that you are scratching so hard that your skin is cut or bleeding.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2721" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2721" data-hw-parent-entity-key="742">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Severe itching</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2722" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2722" data-hw-parent-entity-key="742">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Severe itching</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion743" data-hw-entity-key="743" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Has the itching interfered with sleeping or normal activities for more than 2 days?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1604" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1604" data-hw-parent-entity-key="743">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Itching has disrupted sleep or normal activities for more than 2 days</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1605" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1605" data-hw-parent-entity-key="743">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Itching has disrupted sleep or normal activities for more than 2 days</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion823" data-hw-entity-key="823" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Has there been a <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7119">change in a mole</a> or other skin spot?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1771" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1771" data-hw-parent-entity-key="823">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Changes in mole or skin spot</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1772" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1772" data-hw-parent-entity-key="823">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Changes in mole or skin spot</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion824" data-hw-entity-key="824" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you concerned about or bothered by any skin changes?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1773" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1773" data-hw-parent-entity-key="824">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Skin concerns</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1774" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1774" data-hw-parent-entity-key="824">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Skin concerns</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdhealthrisks"><p>Many things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include:</p><ul><li><b>Your age</b>. Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker.</li><li><b>Your overall health</b>. If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner.</li><li><b>Medicines you take</b>. Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, herbal remedies, or supplements can cause symptoms or make them worse.</li><li><b>Recent health events</b>, such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious.</li><li><b>Your health habits and lifestyle</b>, such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_green" id="HwSxIdgreen"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Try Home Treatment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>You have answered all the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms.</li><li>Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns (for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="skinc" data-hw-section="aa64740" hw:section-href="aa64740" hw:document-href="skinc" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=skinc#aa64740">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="skinc" data-hw-section="skinc-RelInfo" hw:section-href="skinc-RelInfo" hw:document-href="skinc" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=skinc#skinc-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7086"><p><b>Symptoms of an allergic reaction</b> may include:</p><ul><li>A rash, or raised, red areas called hives.</li><li>Itching.</li><li>Swelling.</li><li>Trouble breathing.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7124"><p>Skin changes are a common side effect of many prescription and nonprescription medicines. Common side effects include:</p><ul><li><b>Rash</b>. Any medicine can cause a rash. Two examples are aspirin and antibiotics.</li><li><b>Color changes in the skin</b>. A few examples of medicines that can cause this are: <ul><li>Birth control pills.</li><li>Medicines for heart rhythm problems, such as amiodarone.</li><li>Antibiotics.</li><li>Cancer medicines.</li><li>Seizure medicines.</li></ul></li><li><b>Reactions when the skin is exposed to sunlight</b>. Many medicines can cause these reactions. The reaction may include just the skin that was exposed to the sun (phototoxic reaction), or it can spread to other areas of the skin (photoallergic reaction).</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7118"><p>A new yellow tint to the skin can be a symptom of <b>jaundice</b>. Jaundice occurs when levels of a substance called bilirubin build up in the blood and skin. It may be caused by a problem with the liver or the blood.</p><p>With jaundice, the whites of the eyes also may look yellow, and stools may be light-colored or whitish.</p></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6946"><p><b>Symptoms of infection</b> may include:</p><ul><li>Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in or around the area.</li><li>Red streaks leading from the area.</li><li>Pus draining from the area.</li><li>A fever.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6944"><p>Certain health conditions and medicines <b>weaken the immune system's</b> ability to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in adults are:</p><ul><li>Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS.</li><li>Long-term alcohol and drug problems.</li><li>Steroid medicines, which may be used to treat a variety of conditions.</li><li>Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer.</li><li>Other medicines used to treat autoimmune disease.</li><li>Medicines taken after organ transplant.</li><li>Not having a spleen.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7119"><p>A <b>change to a mole</b> or other skin spot can mean that the spot has:</p><ul><li>Gotten bigger.</li><li>Developed uneven borders.</li><li>Gotten thicker, raised, or worn down.</li><li>Changed color.</li><li>Started to bleed easily.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_yellow" id="HwSxIdyellow"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Today</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care soon</b>. The problem probably will not get better without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor today to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care today.</li><li>If it is evening, watch the symptoms and seek care in the morning.</li><li>If the symptoms get worse, seek care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="skinc" data-hw-section="aa64740" hw:section-href="aa64740" hw:document-href="skinc" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=skinc#aa64740">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="skinc" data-hw-section="skinc-RelInfo" hw:section-href="skinc-RelInfo" hw:document-href="skinc" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=skinc#skinc-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_black" id="HwSxIdblack"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Make an Appointment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, the problem may not improve without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Make an appointment to see your doctor in the next 1 to 2 weeks.</li><li>If appropriate, try home treatment while you are waiting for the appointment.</li><li>If symptoms get worse or you have any concerns, call your doctor. You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="skinc" data-hw-section="aa64740" hw:section-href="aa64740" hw:document-href="skinc" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=skinc#aa64740">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="skinc" data-hw-section="skinc-RelInfo" hw:section-href="skinc-RelInfo" hw:document-href="skinc" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=skinc#skinc-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_red" id="HwSxIdred"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care right away</b>. The problem is likely to get worse without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care in the next hour.</li><li>You do not need to call an ambulance unless: <ul><li>You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you.</li><li>You are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down.</li></ul></li></ul></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitleallre" data-hw-section="hw67768">Allergic Reaction</div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitlersh11" data-hw-section="hw80342">Rash, Age 12 and Older</div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitlersh10" data-hw-section="hw100335">Rash, Age 11 and Younger</div></div></div></div></div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-aa64740"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1d4dc8a4" fingerprint-exact="5c91135b">Self-Care</h2> <p fingerprint="e15bb7ec" fingerprint-exact="27c97c22">Many spots, skin growths, or moles are harmless and don't need treatment. But if you saw a doctor for your skin problem, be sure to carefully follow any instructions you were given. </p> <p fingerprint="05269b2c" fingerprint-exact="2aa82cdb">If you don't have instructions from your doctor, the following steps may help.</p> <ul fingerprint="2d734bc3" fingerprint-exact="b51c379f"> <li>Keep the area clean and dry. <ul><li>Wash with a gentle skin cleanser and warm (not hot) water. Don't scrub.</li><li>Shower after you swim or use a hot tub. It will rinse off chlorine or salt water. Use a moisturizer after you shower.</li></ul></li> <li>Avoid irritating the area. <ul><li>Don't squeeze, scratch, or pick at the area.</li><li>Leave the area exposed to the air whenever you can.</li><li>Adjust your clothing to avoid rubbing the bump or spot. Or you can cover it with a bandage.</li></ul></li> <li>Think about covering a mole or birthmark if you don't like how it looks. <p>If you are worried about how a skin change looks, try using cosmetics that are made to cover them. Or you may be able to cover the area another way, such as with clothing, a hat, a scarf, or a bandage.</p></li> <li>Pay attention to your diet. <p>Eat a variety of healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. And drink plenty of fluids each day.</p></li> <li>Protect your skin from the sun. <ul><li>Stay out of the midday sun, or find shade when outdoors. </li><li>Wear a wide-brimmed hat, a long-sleeved shirt, and pants.</li><li>Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 on any exposed skin.</li><li>Wear sunglasses that block UV rays.</li></ul></li> </ul> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c5b2b5b7" fingerprint-exact="1ca93d88">When to call for help during self-care</h3> <p fingerprint="0c6430b7" fingerprint-exact="37647145">Call a doctor if any of the following occur during self-care at home:</p> <ul fingerprint="1d59a666" fingerprint-exact="9300d0b5"> <li>There are new or worse signs of an infection, such as redness, warmth, swelling, pus, or a fever.</li> <li>A mole or colored skin spot:<ul><li>Bleeds or forms an ulcer.</li><li>Changes in size, shape, or texture.</li><li>Becomes sensitive, itchy, or painful.</li></ul></li> <li>Symptoms occur more often or are more severe.</li> </ul> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c9d246df" fingerprint-exact="236ac716">Learn more</h3> <div class="HwOptionalAll"> <div class="hwSecLinks"> <ul fingerprint="3f144ec9" fingerprint-exact="15bc06f6"> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a data-hw-type="Actionset" data-hw-document-href="uh1310" data-hw-section="uh1311" hw:document-type="Actionset" hw:document-href="uh1310" data-hwid="uh1310" hw:section-href="uh1311" href="?id=uh1310#uh1311">Skin Cancer: Preventing It and Watching for Early Signs</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-aa64805"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="e957cf0e" fingerprint-exact="9f06dbb7">Preparing For Your Appointment</h2> <div class="HwOptionalAll"> <div class="hwSecLinks"> <p fingerprint="9351063e" fingerprint-exact="ae0777b1">You can help your doctor diagnose and treat your condition by being prepared for your appointment.</p> <ul fingerprint="b41d9a77" fingerprint-exact="dafa4155"> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a data-hw-type="Special" data-hw-document-href="hw226888" data-hw-section="acm4246" hw:document-type="Special" hw:document-href="hw226888" data-hwid="hw226888" hw:section-href="acm4246" href="?id=hw226888#acm4246">Making the Most of Your Appointment</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionRelatedInformation" id="sec-skinc-RelInfo"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="d5f858e0" fingerprint-exact="c0ffe04b">Related Information</h2><ul fingerprint="d6ab67ea" fingerprint-exact="0b5ce1eb"><li class="HwOptionalAny"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="blist" data-hw-section="aa67373" hw:document-type="Symptom" hw:document-href="blist" data-hwid="blist" hw:section-href="aa67373" href="?id=blist#aa67373">Blisters</a></li><li class="HwOptionalAny"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="handp" data-hw-section="aa3102" hw:document-type="Symptom" 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