Rash Articles

Lichen Planus

Lichen planus is a relatively common skin disease. The Latin name, lichen planus, means red, flat rash. It is unknown what causes the disease, but it is most common for people between 30 and 60 years and is not contagious.

Intertrigo

Intertrigo is a red, painful rash that appears in the skin folds (warm, moist areas of the body where two skin surfaces rub or press against each other).

Spots and Rashes Caused by Viruses – Exanthem

Sudden appearances of spots, blisters or continuous rashes are often due to viruses. Often – but not always – the child also has other symptoms, such as fever.

Inverse Psoriasis: What Does It Look Like?

Inverse psoriasis appears on skin of color as lesions of purple-ish, brown, or darker than the surrounding skin, in body folds.

Nodular Prurigo

Mar 16, 2024 | Rash, Skin Guide

Nodular Prurigo (Prurigo Nodularis), also known as Hyde’s Disease or Picker’s Nodules. Understand its causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this intense, itchy skin condition

Genital Herpes

Feb 14, 2024 | Genital & STD, Rash, sexually transmitted, Skin Guide

Genital herpes is caused by a contagious virus called herpes simplex and is very common. The disease is very common, about one-third of all adults have at some point been infected by the virus.

Angular cheilitis

Jun 24, 2023 | Rash, Skin Guide

Explore Angular Cheilitis causes, symptoms, and treatments. First Derm’s guide helps you understand and manage this common oral condition

Neurodermatitis

Jun 27, 2020 | Eczema, Rash, Skin Guide

Neurodermatitis, or lichen simplex chronicus, begins with an itch. It is a neurological disorder involving chronic itching and scratching.

Gianotti–Crosti Syndrome (Acrodermatitis)

Jun 24, 2020 | Eczema, Kids, Rash, Skin Guide

Gianotti-Crosti syndrome is a skin condition that primarily affects children aged 6 months to 12 years. It is also known as “papular acrodermatitis of childhood” and “papulovesicular acrolated syndrome.”

Lyme disease

Jun 24, 2020 | Other, Rash, Skin Guide

Lyme disease is a very dangerous bacterial infection, most commonly transmitted through tick bites. The ticks that transmit Lyme disease can occasionally transmit other tick-borne diseases as well.

Pityriasis Rosea

Jun 24, 2020 | Rash, Skin Guide

Pityriasis rosea is benign and common with school-age children and young adults. It may be caused by a viral infection and is most likely to spread in spring and autumn. The disease often disappear without treatment within six weeks

Folliculitis (Barber’s Itch)

Jun 21, 2020 | Other, Rash, Skin Guide

Folliculitis is inflammation around the hair follicle. This may occur from rubbing against clothing or shaving, which may damage or block the hair follicles.

Contact Dermatitis

Jun 20, 2020 | Eczema, Rash, Skin Guide

Contact dermatitis is a rash or irritation of the skin caused by contact with a foreign substance. Common causes are poison oak, latex, perfumes, detergents, and certain foods. UV light can also be a cause.

Diaper rash (Diaper Dermatitis)

Jun 20, 2020 | Eczema, Kids, Rash, Skin Guide

Diaper rashes are bright red, irritated spots on a baby’s buttocks. They are common in babies (4-15 months old). Babies have very delicate skin, and sometimes despite a parent’s best effort, diaper rash still occurs.

Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Jun 17, 2020 | Rash, Skin Guide

Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a viral skin condition originating from the chickenpox virus – varicella zoster virus. Even after symptoms of chickenpox go away, the virus still remains in the body.