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Rash



Rash refers to an inflamed or irritated patch of skin that results in the change of color, appearance and texture of the skin. A rash is generally considered to be a minor problem that may be eliminated with home remedies. However, in some cases, a rash may be a symptom of an illness or may become a chronic condition that requires professional medical attention.

Causes and Risk Factors

All Rashes should be evaluated by a dermatologist and the patient should not utilize self-diagnosis or self-medication. There are numerous possible causes of a Rash.

Contact dermatitis Rashes caused by the physical contact with a substance that irritates the skin. Contact dermatitis may not develop the first time that the skin is exposed to an irritant or an allergen. However, over time even a cursory contact with the irritant may cause the development of a rash. Some of the common causes of contact dermatitis are:

Poisonous plants such as poison ivy, oak, or sumac
Soaps, detergents, shampoos, perfumes, cosmetics or lotions
Jewelry, particularly jewelry containing nickel
New tools, toys, appliances or other objects
Latex, rubber or glue

Chronic Skin problem - Recurring disorders of the skin such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, lupus or seborrheic dermatitis also cause Rash.


Medical Conditions -Rash is one of the primary symptoms of the following medical conditions:

Viral infections such as herpes zoster
Fungal infections such as yeast infection
Bacterial infections such as impetigo
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as syphilis
Other serious diseases such as liver disease, kidney disease, and some types of cancer

Insect bite and parasite infection - Rashes may appear after an exposure to an insect such as spider, tick, flea, mosquito or parasite such as the scabies mite.


Other factors - Seasonal factors such as dry, cold weather or extremely hot weather can cause Rash. Emotional factors such as stress, anxiety, frustration or embarrassment may lead to an itchy rash and rashes can also develop as the side effect of any drug, excessive skin rubbing or friction, or exposure to moisture (diaper rash).

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