Types of rashesThis is not a comprehensive elaboration on all different types of rashes. Volumes of books would be needed for that. Some of the more usual ones are listed and described, and included are some hints on treatement. I have added a page on Types of skin rashes to complete this project. Skin rashes may appear for a variety of reasons, and present themselves in many forms. Some of their causes are:
DiagnosisThere are many different types of rashes. If you notice a red or itchy patch appearing somewhere on your body it will be useful to know what type of rash it is. Don't be tempted though, to trust your own diagnostic skills. Experience is needed, as the manifestations of the same disease may vary from individual to individual. Diagnosing a rash may therefore be very difficult, and often requires examination of the entire body, sometimes even blood tests and biopsies (samples from your skin). A visit to the doctor’s office is always the solution to ensure correct diagnosis and most effective treatment for most types of rashes. If you notice a rash developing on any part of your body, you naturally want to get rid of it because it is unsightly, it usually itches and is physically, emotionally and even socially uncomfortable.
SymptomsSkin rashes have all kinds of presentations, but the most common types of rashes include red, itchy bumps or scaly patches of red itchy skin covering parts of or the entire body, or red, itchy, scaly patches isolated in certain areas that are of either fungal or bacterial origin. The patches may be small or big, be concentrated in certain areas or spread out as conglomerates of solitary elements, localized in special areas or be spread out on larger parts of the body, or covering the whole body. When you have viral or bacterial illnesses resulting in skin rashes, your general state of health may be reduced with fever and pains in the body and the skin as well. TreatementThere are many over the counter lotions and antihistamines that may be used to tone down most rashes and its effects until you get medical help.
Consider the following topics. These types of rashes and topics are covered on another page. Click the link, or go here to know more!
|
