Treatments for Skin Irritations, Rashes, Insect Bites, Infections, & Other Skin Conditions

Skin Irritations & Rashes

Irritations and rashes on your skin can result from a large variety of causes and can require diverse treatments once diagnosed accurately. Use this guide to determine if you can benefit from diagnosis and treatment form board-certified medical providers at Makana North Shore Urgent Care in Princeville, HI.
Come into our practice if your irritation or rash:
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Is accompanied by fever or pain
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Sparks a sudden spreading of bruise-like lesions
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Is not confined to one area on your body, but instead covers a large stretch of skin
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Is not getting better, and persists
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Is circular in shape
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Starts to blister
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Results in purplish spots on your hands or on your feet

Insect Bites & Stings

The symptoms of insect bites or stings vary depending on the severity of the body’s reaction to the insect’s venom. Most reactions are mild, with an annoying itch or a stinging sensation and slight swelling. Bites or stings that are more severe should receive immediate medical treatment.
Come in to Makana North Shore Urgent Care if you experience painful reactions to a bug bite or sting! In some cases, an extreme reaction, especially with children, may necessitate a 911 call or emergency room visit.

Symptoms of Mild Bites or Stings

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Minor swelling
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Redness with itching or burning
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Soreness or pain

Symptoms of Severe Bites or Stings

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Trouble breathing or swallowing
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Swelling in your mouth or throat
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Nausea or vomiting
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Reddish rash or hives
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Dizziness or loss of consciousness

Call 911 or get emergency help if:

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The patient isn’t breathing
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There is difficulty breathing, such as wheezing
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Swelling of the lips or tongue

Ear Infections

Ear infections or earaches can result from a variety of causes, but the most common factors include water getting stuck in your ear canal, sinus disease, the common cold, inflamed tonsils, a pharynx infection, impacted teeth, and inflamed nasal tissue. Also, when the inner ear becomes damaged by the insertion of a foreign object, this can cause earaches.
If you have a severe cold or respiratory infection, Eustachian tubes inside the ear become blocked with mucus from the virus. Don’t ignore any of the symptoms! Visit us at Makana North Shore Urgent Care for diagnosis and ear infection treatment as soon as possible.

Most Common Symptoms Associated with Ear Infections or Earaches Include:

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Difficulty hearing or sleeping
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Ear drainage
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Ringing in the ears
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Fever
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Vertigo
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Limited desire to eat or irritability

Eye Infections

Eye infections come in three forms: bacterial, viral, and fungal. Because the symptoms are similar for all, it’s often difficult to figure out the cause, which is why self-diagnosing can be so dangerous. Without proper treatment, eye infections can get worse quickly and lead to thousands of dollars in emergency bills.
Even the slightest of these symptoms can sometimes be very serious, so here’s a breakdown of what an eye infection looks like and when you should see a provider urgently. Having just one or two of these symptoms doesn’t always indicate the presence of an infection, but if you notice more than one of them or if they get worse as the days go by, it might be time to call our Princeville urgent care clinic.

Serious Eye Infection Symptoms

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Swollen eyes or in the area around the eyes
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Blurry vision
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Eye discharge
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Pain
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Extreme light sensitivity
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Feeling of a foreign object in the eye

Medium Eye Infection Symptoms

See your provider if you experience more of these at once:
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Itching
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Watery or dry eyes (that are different from how your eyes usually feel)
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Red eyes
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Constant involuntary blinking

Wart Removal

Warts will most often grow under the skin on hands and feet from a virus known as human papillomavirus (HPV). The growth may cause a large bump to appear which may be itchy or unsightly. While not all warts are painful, they can easily spread from one host to another by sharing towels, sandals, or other personal goods.
Visit us to remove a wart using cryotherapy and help prevent spreading it. Or stop by if you experience other painful skin tags.

Other Dermatology & Skin Conditions

Come to Makana North Shore Urgent Care for other skin conditions as well! We have the resources and experience to diagnose dermatology issues quickly and provide the treatment that’s best for your skin. Stop by in Princeville, HI to treat:
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Rashes & dermatitis
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Canker sores
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Cold sores
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Ringworm
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Chickenpox
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Shingles
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Psoriasis
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Rosacea
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Acne