Body Rash |
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Body 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 body
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 body 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:
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Poisonous
plants such as poison ivy, oak,
or sumac. |
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Soaps, detergents,
shampoos, perfumes, cosmetics or
lotions |
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Jewelry, particularly
jewelry containing nickel |
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New
tools, toys, appliances or other
objects |
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Latex, rubber or
glue |
Chronic
Skin problem – Recurring
disorders of the skin such as acne,
eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, lupus or
seborrheic dermatitis also cause body
rash.
Medical Conditions
–Body
rash is one of the primary symptoms
of the following medical conditions:
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Viral
infections such as herpes zoster |
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Fungal infections
such as yeast infection |
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Bacterial infections
such as impetigo |
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Sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs) such
as syphilis |
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Other serious
diseases such as liver disease,
kidney disease, and some types
of cancer
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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 body
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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