Skin Rash

The affected skin area may appear red, pink, purple, or darker than the surrounding skin, indicating inflammation or irritation.

Many rashes cause itching that ranges from mild to severe, which worsens at night or with exposure to heat.

Bumps may be flat or raised, fluid-filled or solid, and vary in size from pinpoint to larger patches.

Fluid-filled sacs may form on the skin surface, containing clear fluid, pus, or blood, depending on the underlying cause.

The skin may become dry, scaly, or flaky with visible peeling of the outer skin layer.

The affected area may appear puffy or swollen due to fluid accumulation in the tissues.

Rashes, particularly those caused by infections, may feel warm to the touch compared to surrounding skin.

The skin may feel rough, bumpy, leathery, or thickened in the area of the rash.

This chronic, inflammatory skin condition causes red, itchy patches that may ooze or become scaly. Eczema often appears in body folds such as the elbows and knees and frequently affects those with allergies or asthma. The condition typically experiences flare periods followed by remissions.

This rash occurs when skin comes into direct contact with an irritant or allergen. Irritant contact dermatitis develops from exposure to substances like soaps or chemicals, while allergic contact dermatitis results from immune reactions to allergens like nickel.

These raised, itchy welts appear suddenly and can move around the body over hours. Hives result from histamine release in the skin in response to allergic reactions, infections, or physical stimuli.

This autoimmune condition causes accelerated skin cell production, resulting in thick, silvery-scaled patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Psoriasis cycles through flares and remissions and may be triggered by infections, stress, or skin injuries.

These include conditions like ringworm, athlete’s foot, and jock itch. Fungal rashes typically appear as red, itchy, circular patches with raised, scaly borders that slowly expand outward.

These widespread rashes accompany viral infections such as measles, chickenpox, or roseola. Viral rashes often follow a predictable pattern of spread and resolution specific to each virus.

These anti-inflammatory medications reduce redness, swelling, and itching when applied directly to affected skin. They come in various strengths, from mild (hydrocortisone) to moderate formulations for different severity levels.

For allergic rashes, antihistamines block the action of histamine, helping to reduce itching and inflammation. Both sedating and non-sedating versions are commonly recommended for allergic skin reactions.

Simple bacterial skin infections can be treated with antibiotic creams or oral antibiotics. The full prescribed course must be completed even if symptoms improve early to prevent antibiotic resistance.

For common fungal infections, antifungal creams, powders, or tablets attack the fungal cells while leaving human cells unharmed. Treatment typically continues for 1-2 weeks after symptoms resolve to prevent recurrence.

Regular application of moisturisers helps restore the skin barrier, reduce dryness, and alleviate itching in many rash types. These are often the first-line recommendations for dry skin conditions.