Directory of Rash Resources

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The term "rash," though often used by patients and clinicians alike, is a very general term that explains a number of different skin conditions. Rashes can be caused by a variety of factors including exposure to environmental agents, allergies, viruses, reaction to drugs and medications, and pests like lice or the scabies mite. While most rashes are not serious and last only a few hours to a day or two, some skin outbreaks can be indicators of life threatening conditions and it is important to understand the characteristics of these rashes.

Subcategories

• Chickenpox
• Diaper Rash
• Eczema
• Fifth Disease
• Herpes Zoster
• Hives
• Lichen Planus
• Measles
• Poison Ivy
• Psoriasis
• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
• Rubella
• Scabies
• Scarlet Fever
• Swimmer's Itch

Resources in This Category

• eMedicineHealth: Life-Threatening Skin Rashes

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/life-threatening_skin_rashes/article_em.htm
  Describes the key signs and symptoms, including a list of associated diseases and conditions.

• MayoClinic: Slide Show of Common Skin Rashes

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/skin-rash/sls-20077087
  Pictorial overview of the most common types of skin rashes.

• MedlinePlus: Rashes

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003220.htm
  Overview of the most common causes of rash. Includes guidance on when a rash might be dangerous or when a rash needs clinical evaluation.

• NHS Choices: Pityriasis Rosea

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Pityriasis-rosea/
  Provides information on this rash of scaly, pink plaques. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.

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