Rash Articles

Nodular Prurigo

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

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

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

Cercarial Dermatitis (Swimmer’s itch)

Learn about swimmer’s itch, a skin rash caused by parasites in water. Find out the symptoms, causes, treatment & prevention of this condition.

Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus

Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus

Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus (LSeA) is a common inflammatory disorder that can affect the anogenital region. Its exact cause remains unknown; however, it is thought to be autoimmune in nature. A role for the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi has also been proposed.

Petechia Or Purpura

Petechia Or Purpura

Purpura or purpura is the term used to describe a reddish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to extravasation of red blood cells.

Port-Wine Stain

Port-Wine Stain

A port-wine stain is a birthmark caused by a kind of malformation of the skin’s small blood vessels. It is a rare condition, occurring on 0.3% of newborns.

Pityriasis Rosea

Pityriasis Rosea

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

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Contact Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis

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.

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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

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.

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Intertrigo

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).

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Lichen Planus

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.

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Psoriasis

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin disease that presents as red, flakey, and sometimes itchy blotches. Common signs of psoriasis are red, scaly patches on distinct parts of the body such as the elbows and knees. Skin folds such as groin, armpits, nails and the scalp may be affected as well.

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