Eczema is a condition that causes patches of skin to become dry, inflamed, and irritated,” explains Joel Schlessinger, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Omaha, NE and RealSelf contributor. “It’s ...
The area may also be painful, hard or hot to the touch. Pressure ulcers may be more difficult to detect in people with darker skin. They may show up as patches, with a blue or purple tint, that do not ...