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A rash is a change of the skin that 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 treatments for rashes, vary widely.
Rash due to measles. Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. [1] The major function of this system is as a barrier against the external environment. [2]
This rash eventually spreads over most of the body, sparing the face, palms, and soles. Signs of meningoencephalitis begin with the rash and continue into the second or third weeks. [ citation needed ] Other signs of meningoencephalitis include sensitivity to light ( photophobia ), altered mental status ( delirium ), or coma.
Hives, also known as urticaria, is a kind of skin rash with red and/or flesh-colored, raised, itchy bumps. [1] Hives may burn or sting. [2] The patches of rash may appear on different body parts, [2] with variable duration from minutes to days, and do not leave any long-lasting skin change. [2]
The corresponding Latin antonym, ars, is the source of English art, which is not an antonym of inert. Inflammable Flammable Synonym. From Latin flammare meaning "to catch fire". Inflammable is from Latin inflammare meaning "to cause to catch fire". Antonym is nonflammable. [4] Innocent Nocent Rare. Means "harmful". Innocuous Nocuous Uncommon [5 ...
The type of dermatitis is generally determined by the person's history and the location of the rash. [1] For example, irritant dermatitis often occurs on the hands of those who frequently get them wet. [1] Allergic contact dermatitis occurs upon exposure to an allergen, causing a hypersensitivity reaction in the skin. [1]
Typically, over the upper inner thighs, there is a red raised rash with a scaly well-defined border. There may be some blistering and weeping, and the rash can reach near to the anus. [3] The distribution is usually on both sides of the groin and the center may be lighter in colour. [8]
An exanthem is a widespread rash occurring on the outside of the body and usually occurring in children. [1] It is usually caused by a virus, [2] but an exanthem can be caused by bacteria, [3] toxins, drugs, other microorganisms, or as the result from autoimmune disease.