Skin Rash Diagnosis

A wide variety of skin disorders and inflammatory conditions can be collectively referred to by the term ‘rash’. Various terms have been used by dermatologists to describe skin rashes, and as such the features and characteristics of a rash determine the term given. Skin rashes are explained and diagnosed on the basis of their color,… Continue reading Skin Rash Diagnosis

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