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Skin Rash; Causes, Symptom, Diagnosis, Treatment

Skin rash is a change of the human skin which affects its color, appearance, or texture. A rash may be localized in one part of the body, or affect all the skin. Rashes may cause the skin to change color, itch, become warm, bumpy, chapped, dry, cracked or blistered, swell, and may be painful. The causes, and therefore.

Possible Causes of a Rash

Contact Dermatitis

may resemble a burn
often found on hands and forearms
skin is itchy, red, scaly, or raw
blisters that weep, ooze, or become crusty

Diaper Rash

near the diaper area
skin looks red and irritated
warm to the touch

Bites and Stings

heat, redness, and swelling at the site of the bite
pain in the bite area or in muscles
itching, numbness, and tingling

Fungal Infection

itching, swelling, peeling, and cracking of the skin
may start as a reddish, itchy, scaly rash

Flea Bites

usually located on the lower legs and feet
itchy, red bump surrounded by a red halo
symptoms begin immediately after being bitten

Fifth Disease

headache, fatigue, low fever, sore throat, and nausea
children are more likely to experience a rash
rash will appear on the cheeks, then the arms, legs, and trunk

Impetigo

common in children
itchy rash and fluid-filled blisters that pop easily
swollen lymph nodes

Shingles

itchy, red patches with fluid-filled blisters that break easily
rash that wraps around the spine and torso
rash on the face and ears
may be accompanied by fever, chills, headache, or fatigue

Scabies

symptoms may take four to six weeks to appear
rash may be pimply, made up of tiny blisters, or scaly
raised, white or flesh-toned lines

Allergic Eczema

itching, burning sensation
warm, tender, scaly, raw, or thickened skin
inflammation

Hay Fever

itchiness and red patches on the skin
welts with defined edges
turns white when pressed

Scarlet Fever

follows strep throat infection
small red bumps
feels like sandpaper

Drug Allergy

slight rash
fever
breathing difficulties

Rheumatic Fever

complication of strep throat or scarlet fever
small, painless bumps under the skin
slightly raised, ragged rash

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Infectious Mononucleosis

rare, but usually appears on the arms or trunk
may appear after treatment with ampicillin or amoxicillin

Ringworm of the Body (Tinea Corporis)

ring or circular-shaped rashes
skin in the middle of the ring appears healthy
itchy

Measles

commonly develops at the head then spreads to the rest of the body
red, itchy bumps
white spots in the mouth

Candidiasis of the Skin

usually occurs in skin folds (armpits, between fingers)
can be white or red
progresses to cracked and sore skin

Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers

skin appears thin and itches
in later stages skin hardens and thickens
an ulcer forms in the final stage

German Measles (Rubella)

pink rash that starts on the face and spreads downward
headache
mild fever
muscle pain

Sepsis

appears in severe sepsis
patches of discolored skin
problems breathing

Atypical Pneumonia

rash (mycoplasma)
cough
fever, muscle aches

Lyme Disease

central red spot surrounded by a clear spot with an area of redness at the edge
may be warm to the touch
isn’t painful or itchy

West Nile Virus Infection (West Nile Fever)

spread by infected mosquitoes
appears on chest, stomach, or back
accompanied by flu-like symptoms

Cellulitis

bacteria enter through a crack or cut in the skin
red, sore, with swelling that spreads quickly
hot and tender to the touch

Erysipelas

red, swollen, warm, painful area of skin with raised edge
blisters on the affected area
generally feeling unwell

MRSA (Staph) Infection

red, fluid-filled, and painful to the touch
may resemble an infected spider bite
yellow or white center with a central head

Chickenpox

clusters of red, fluid-filled blisters all over the body
fever
sore throat

Reye’s Syndrome

prolonged vomiting
drowsiness
rapid breathing

Addisonian Crisis (Acute Adrenal Crisis)

rash
nausea
vomiting

Chemical Burns

blackened or dead skin
irritation, redness, or burning at the affected area
numbness or pain at the affected area

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Diphtheria

thick, gray coating on your throat and tonsils
bluish skin
sore throat

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

symmetrical rash on cheeks and nose in the shape of a butterfly
hair loss
painful or swollen joints

Colorado Tick Fever

skin pain with faint rash
sudden fever
chills

Toxic Shock Syndrome

usually occurs after using tampons or having surgery
sudden fever
skin rash and redness of eyes, mouth, or throat

Trichinosis

rash may appear in the later stages of this condition
muscle aches and pains
swelling in eyes and face

Accidental Poisoning by Soap Products

rashes only occur if the soap has come into contact with your hands
irritation, small holes, or burns on the top layer of your skin

Acute HIV Infection

flat, red area covered with bumps
general “unwell” feeling
swollen lymph nodes

Adult-Onset Still’s Disease

fever accompanied by a rash
sore throat
swollen and tender joints

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

usually affects children under age 5
painful, red blisters in the mouth and on the tongue and gums
a red, painful rash on the hands and soles of the feet

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Know the signs of this autoimmune disease often accompanied by a rash
affects children under 16 years old
warm and swollen joints

Acrodermatitis

affects children between the ages of 6 and 12
itchy, red blisters usually on the arms, thighs, and buttocks
blisters may turn purple and fill with fluid

Histoplasmosis

caused by inhaling the spores found in the droppings of bats and birds
symptoms show up 10 days after exposure
red bumps on your legs

Hookworm Infections

mainly affects people in developing countries in the tropic and subtropic
infection starts with itchiness and a small rash
abdominal pain

Kawasaki Disease

usually affects children under age 5
red, swollen tongue (strawberry tongue)
bloodshot eyes

Syphilis

small, painless sore that appears where the bacteria entered the body
a rash that doesn’t itch may appear on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet

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