Most of us tend to associate rashes with the face or the back. But rashes and eruptions on the legs is a very common skin disease which may occur in isolation or as a part of body skin disease. The common conditions that exist with itching and scaling on legs are: Lichen Planus: Lichen Planus… Continue reading Itchy rash on legs
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Shingles Rash
Shingles is a painful rash caused due to viral infection and which occurs anywhere on the body, but mostly on the torso. It predominantly appears as a single stripe of blisters that wraps around either side of the torso. Varicella-zoster virus which causes the chickenpox, also causes shingles rash. If a person had chickenpox, the… Continue reading Shingles Rash
Viral rash
Viral rashes are different from the common skin rashes that affect individuals and can be distinguished with the help of its major characteristics that are discussed below. Viral rash may have a similar appearance as other skin rashes, but a closer look and apt diagnosis is required to detect its presence. Most cases of viral… Continue reading Viral rash
Urticaria – Stinging Nettle Rash
Stinging nettle rash, also referred to as urticaria, is condition that causes itchy, reddish swellings over the skin which may appear as a result of contact with Stinging nettle. Urtica is a Latin word which means Stinging nettle. Stinging nettle rash generally tends to be very itchy and varies in shape and size. It may… Continue reading Urticaria – Stinging Nettle Rash
Skin rash on face
Skin rash on face is due to infection, allergy, heat and sometimes medicines also have adverse affect on skin causing skin rash on face. It is the swelling and redness of skin. The skin can resist but at times it is unable to fight certain bacteria and viruses which results in swelling of skin with… Continue reading Skin rash on face
Rash on torso
Rashes could appear in spots at one spot or start off at a particular part of the body and spread to other parts of the body. There are different kinds of rashes which cause irritation and uneasiness and itchy feeling. When rashes appear on the trunks it is called as rash on torso. There are… Continue reading Rash on torso
Pregnancy Rash
During pregnancy, due to the changes in hormones and body, the skin becomes very sensitive and this leads to irritation causing rashes. This is called the pregnancy rash. A pregnant lady could also get hives and rashes on arms, bosom and other body as well. Usually such rashes are not harmful but sometimes it may… Continue reading Pregnancy Rash
Poison sumac rash
Most of us are sensitive to poison plants such as poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac and develop itchy and blistering rash when contact is made with them. More than fifty percent of Americans are sensitive to such plants. It is important to be aware of the presence of such plants while working or… Continue reading Poison sumac rash
Lupus Butterfly Rash
Half of the patients affected by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) do suffer from lupus butterfly rash on face. It has earned the name due to its shape which is similar to that of a butterfly wings. The butterfly rash on face typically occurs on both the cheeks and connects via the bridge of the nose.… Continue reading Lupus Butterfly Rash
Heat Rash on Babies
Baby heat rash is a skin condition that results in blistering or lumps on the skin. The blisters can be itchy and may cause prickly feeling. It is more common among children and infants. During hot and humid weather condition, adults also get affected by baby heat rash. The baby heat rash is often referred… Continue reading Heat Rash on Babies