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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]
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]
For example, some rashes have genetic components while others may be related to environmental exposures, she says. "Part of our job is to help tease apart those different things." When to seek ...
The rash is widespread. It can be a sign of a major allergic reaction. “For example, if this happens within two weeks of starting a new medication, the concern would be a reaction to the ...
An unpaired word is one that, according to the usual rules of the language, would appear to have a related word but does not. [1] Such words usually have a prefix or suffix that would imply that there is an antonym, with the prefix or suffix being absent or opposite.
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]
Tinea cruris (TC), also known as jock itch, is a common type of contagious, superficial fungal infection of the groin and buttocks region, which occurs predominantly but not exclusively in men and in hot-humid climates.