Eczema and Skin Rash

Skin rashes can have many causes, including eczema, allergic or irritant reactions, and certain bacterial or viral infections. This urgent-care service provides an online evaluation to help determine what may be causing your symptoms and whether prescription treatment is appropriate.

Depending on the provider’s assessment, treatment may include a topical corticosteroid such as hydrocortisone, triamcinolone, or betamethasone dipropionate. If signs suggest a bacterial or viral infection, the provider may consider an appropriate oral medication, such as valacyclovir, cephalexin, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, clindamycin, amoxicillin-clavulanate, or doxycycline.

These medications are separate treatment options and are not combined into one cream or routinely prescribed together. Antibiotics do not treat eczema itself and are prescribed only when the provider determines that a bacterial infection may be present.

A licensed provider reviews your medical history, allergies, current medications, symptoms, photographs, and questionnaire responses to determine whether treatment may be appropriate. The provider may recommend in-person examination, testing, or specialist care when a diagnosis cannot be made safely through telehealth.

If approved, a prescription is sent or fulfilled according to the service’s pharmacy procedures. Completing an evaluation or purchasing this service does not guarantee a prescription. Medication selection, strength, dosage, and duration are determined by the provider according to the suspected condition, relevant clinical guidelines, and individual risk factors.

Seek urgent in-person medical care for a rapidly spreading or painful rash, extensive blistering or peeling, involvement of the eyes or mouth, facial swelling, trouble breathing, high fever, confusion, or other severe symptoms.