Skin rash

Causes

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.

Due to 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

VZV

• Herpes Zoster/shingles which is a painful blistered skin condition caused by varicella zoster virus
• 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

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

Common Remedies

			Modalities
Itchy Skin Rash	Sul	Itching with or without any eruptions On scratching, a burning sensation is felt in the affected area which later starts paining. Bleeding may start from the areas scratched. Sensation of an insect crawling (formication) (Maybe). Stitching or prickling sensation may occur too.	Itching agg at night disturbing sleep.
Stinging Burning Pains	Apis	Rrash is red, itchy Sore (sensitive to touch). Hives (raised bumps in the affected area) Bee sting, insect bites Heat rash Allergic dermatitis	Itchiness may amel in open air.
Marked Heat	Bell	Red-colored rash attended with intense heat. The affected area is sensitive to touch. The rash may be localized or spread across the body Acne rosacea, Dermatitis Measles
Blisters Oozing Sticky Fluid	Graph	Itching and burning may occur in blisters that discharge sticky fluid. Rash is present in skin folds like bend of elbow, back of knee, behind ears, groin, and neck. Eczema	Heat increases the eruptions
Cracks On Skin	Petr	It  is highly recommended for skin rash which is rough and dry. It may be attended with deep cracks that may bleed. The skin rash gets worse in winter in most cases needing it. It is highly preferred when there is an extremely dry skin rash in people suffering from eczema and psoriasis. When and How to use Petroleum? This medicine is used to treat dry rough skin often with cracks that bleed. It can be taken in 30 C potency once or twice a day.
Fluid-Filled Eruptions (vesicles)	Nat-m or NM	Different kind of skin rashes. Herpes zoster Fever blisters (Fluid-filled sores around the mouth and lips caused by HSV). In these conditions rash occurs with bumps that contain watery fluid. Eczema: Rash + Fluid filled bumps+ Red, raw inflamed skin esp on edges of hair. Sunburn and  Hives : Large red rash + Marked itching which agg by exertion.
Rash Covered + Scales/Flakes	Ars	Dry, rough skin rash with scaling. Itching and burning are marked on the rash. Its use can be done in scaly skin conditions like psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis