Skin rash
Causes
Dermatitis It is further of two types –contact dermatitis and atopic dermatitis.
Contact dermatitis
It is a common cause of skin rash that refers to an allergic reaction on the skin when it comes in contact with an allergen, like chemicals in cosmetics, soaps, detergents or dyes in clothing, alcohol-based lotions and elastic, rubber products.
Atopic dermatitis
Commonly seen in persons having other allergies and asthma, a skin rash appears which is red, dry, and itchy.
Use of certain medicines
A skin rash may appear either as a side effect or an allergic reaction to medicines. Some examples include antibiotics, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drugs), anti-seizure drugs.
Infections
Fungal infections
Ringworm, candida infection
WZV
Herpes Zoster/shingles which is a painful blistered skin condition caused by varicella zoster virus
Chickenpox
A viral infection caused by Varicella Zoster virus that leads to a rash with fluid-filled blisters on the skin
Measles
A viral infection caused by a virus of Paramyxovirus family leading to widespread skin rashes
Hand foot and mouth disease
It is a viral infection occurring in young children resulting in rashes on hands and feet along with sores in the mouth.
Impetigo
A superficial skin infection caused by Staphylococcus bacteria.
Hives
Itchy, raised bumps (wheals) on skin usually caused by an allergic reaction
Seborrheic dermatitis
Red, inflamed skin covered by flakes or scales majorly on the scalp but may also involve areas like eyelashes, eyebrows, area behind ears
Scabies
Highly contagious skin condition caused by mite Sarcoptes Scabiei
Psoriasis
An autoimmune skin disorder in which red inflamed patches appear on the skin covered with silvery-white scales
Acne rosacea
Skin condition characterized by redness, flushing of the face and small pus-filled bumps
Food allergy
Eating certain specific foods like eggs, peanuts, milk, fish may trigger a skin rash.
SLE
An autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, rash, fever, severe fatigue and organ damage
Heat rash (prickly heat)
It causes tiny bumps on the skin caused from trapped sweat on the skin
Stings and insect bites
Cellulitis: Serious bacterial infection in the deep layers of the skin
Certain kinds of fever
Typhoid fever, dengue fever
In children, some reasons for skin rashes are as follows:
Diaper rash: A skin rash on the baby’s bottom in the diaper area