Rashes

A rash refers to a change that affects the skin and usually appears as a red patch or small bumps or blisters on the skin. Rashes can be a symptom of other skin problems.

Symptoms

Rashes fall into three categories – rashes caused by fungus or bacteria; common, non-infectious rashes; and viral rashes. Some of the most common rashes include eczema, heat rash and poison ivy. Symptoms of skin rashes include:

Blister development
Scaling of the skin
Ulcerated open sores on the skin
Skin discoloration
Bumps on the skin
Itching

Treatments

Treatments for rashes vary depending on severity and type of rash. Treatment options may include:

Removing the irritant from your environment
Anti-itch medicines with hydrocortisone
Moisturizers
Oral antihistamines

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Lisa Trivedi, MD, FAAD Carmel
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