A skin rash without a diagnosis is just guessing — and guessing leads to the wrong cream, which can make things worse. At Mascot Healthcare, Akoka, our doctors examine rashes systematically and prescribe correctly. From ₦5,000.
Itchy, dry, inflamed skin — often in the folds of elbows, knees, and neck. Runs in families with asthma and allergies. Triggered by heat, soaps, and synthetic fabrics in Lagos. Treated with emollients and topical corticosteroids.
Red, itchy rash caused by contact with an allergen or irritant — nickel, latex, cosmetics, or harsh soaps. Patch testing identifies the trigger. Treated with avoidance and topical steroids.
Raised, intensely itchy welts that appear suddenly and move around the body — often triggered by medication, food, infection, or idiopathic. Treated with antihistamines; severe cases need adrenaline.
Thick, silvery-scaled plaques on the scalp, elbows, knees, and back. Chronic, not infectious. Exacerbated by stress and certain medications. Treated with topical steroids and vitamin D analogues.
Many medications cause skin rashes — particularly antibiotics, anticonvulsants, and NSAIDs. Morbilliform (measles-like) drug rash appears 7–14 days after starting a new medication.
Extremely common in Lagos — blocked sweat glands cause small red bumps on the trunk, neck, and arms. Treated with cooling, loose cotton clothing, and calamine lotion.
Every patient who walks into Mascot Healthcare, Akoka receives a proper clinical assessment — not a guess and a prescription. We use evidence-based guidelines, up-to-date knowledge of Lagos-specific disease patterns, and appropriate investigations to ensure correct diagnosis and targeted treatment.
By appointment at Mascot Healthcare, Akoka. Dermatology consultation from ₦5,000.