Dermatitis, Rash and Skin irritations treatment

1. You may have to answer a few questions about symptoms to help us prepare for your visit prior to scheduling your appointment.

2. Check-in varies depending on how you scheduled your appointment:

   If you made your appointment online:
   Check in using the email or text message we sent to confirm your appointment. If you prefer to check in using the electronic kiosk, make sure you have your confirmation code.

   If you made your appointment in the clinic:
   Sign in at the electronic kiosk.

   If you made a MinuteClinic Virtual Care® appointment:
   To join your virtual visit, use the link in the email or text message we sent you to confirm your appointment. Please join 15 minutes before your scheduled visit time. You will need your date of birth and zip code to join the visit.

3. When it's time for your appointment, a provider will call your name.
4. Your provider will conduct a thorough examination based on your reason for visit, presenting symptoms and health history. Charges will be based on examination and services provided during the visit.
5. At the end of your visit, you are provided with a visit summary, receipt and educational material about your diagnosis. At your request, we can send your primary care provider information about your visit.

MinuteClinic providers can evaluate your rash and discuss your symptoms. They can also work with you to develop a treatment plan to not only address pain and discomfort but to help ensure that you do not develop an infection or have long-term problems due to your rash.

It’s impossible to list them all, but some common causes include:

• Acne and related condition
• Allergies
• Autoimmune problem
• Friction
• Heat
• Infections
• Irritants (poison ivy is a good example)
• Parasites
• Pregnancy
• Vaccinations

The lists above are by no means complete, which is why it’s important to have your rash or skin irritation evaluated by a MinuteClinic® provider. Proper identification is not only important for choosing the right treatment, but it can also help you avoid getting the rash or skin irritation again in the future. Knowing what causes your rash or skin irritation can also tell you if you can spread it to other people.

Most rash and skin irritations can be treated and even prevented. In some cases, treatment helps them go away more quickly. In other cases, the treatment simply reduces your symptoms until they go away on their own. A MinuteClinic provider can evaluate your rash or skin irritations and work with you to come up with a treatment plan. Treatments can include:

• Home remedies
• Over-the-counter medications
• Plans for preventing the spread of the rash or skin irritation to other areas of your body or to other people
• Prescription drugs

Most rash and skin irritations are harmless, but some may be signs of a more serious underlying medical condition and require specialized care. Some may also require special treatment because of where they are located.

Almost all rash and skin irritations can be treated to reduce symptoms and speed up recovery. Starting treatment sooner can reduce long-term problems and help your rash and skin irritations clear up faster than if you wait.