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Skin Rash in Lagos?
A Proper Diagnosis Means the Right Treatment.

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. See prices.

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Common skin rashes we treat

Skin Conditions Diagnosed at Mascot Healthcare

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

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.

Topical steroid + emollient regimen

Contact dermatitis

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.

Patch test + allergen identification

Urticaria (hives)

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.

Antihistamine + trigger investigation

Psoriasis

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.

Topical treatment + referral if severe

Drug rash

Many medications cause skin rashes: particularly antibiotics, anticonvulsants, and NSAIDs. Morbilliform (measles-like) drug rash appears 7–14 days after starting a new medication.

Identify and stop culprit medication

Heat rash (prickly heat)

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.

Cooling + calamine lotion
Questions

Skin rash FAQs

Should I use a steroid cream on any rash?
No, steroid creams treat inflammatory rashes (eczema, contact dermatitis, psoriasis) but should not be used on fungal rashes (which they worsen) or bacterial skin infections. Using the wrong cream delays the correct treatment and can cause skin thinning, particularly with long-term use on the face.
My child has a widespread rash and a fever. Should I worry?
A widespread rash with fever in a child warrants same-day assessment. Many causes are benign viral exanthems (roseola, hand-foot-and-mouth). However, a non-blanching rash (doesn't fade with pressure) with fever may indicate meningococcal disease, a medical emergency. The glass test: press a glass against the rash, if it doesn't fade, go to the nearest emergency department immediately.

Our Approach at Mascot Healthcare

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.

  • Full clinical history and examination
  • Appropriate investigations: blood tests, urine tests, swabs, or scans as indicated
  • Evidence-based treatment prescribed same visit
  • Follow-up plan and red flag advice
  • Specialist referral with written summary when needed

Get Your Rash Properly Diagnosed.

By appointment at Mascot Healthcare, Akoka. See prices.

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Last updated 16 October 2026.