Rash

Rash: When should one seek medical advice?

Seek immediate medical attention if you begin to have difficulty breathing or develop hives, a fever, a fast pulse, confusion or nausea. These could be signs of a life-threatening allergic reaction. &....

How can one prevent Rash?

Prevention depends on the cause of the rash:   Infections — Check that you and your children are up-to-date in your routine immunizations. Wash your hands frequently, bathe regularly and av....

What is the diagnosis of Rash?

Your doctor will ask you about your medical history, including your history of allergies and your work history, to check for possible exposure to chemical irritants or to people with infections. Your ....

What is the expected duration of Rash?

How long a rash lasts depends on its cause. However, most rashes usually disappear within a few days. For example, the rash of a roseola viral infection usually lasts 1 to 2 days, whereas the rash of ....

What is the prognosis of Rash?

The outlook for most rashes is excellent, especially after the cause has been identified accurately.   In severe allergic reactions, a patient can die within minutes without immediate medical tre....

What is the treatment of Rash?

Treatment depends on the cause of the rash:   Infections — Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics. Fungal infections are treated with antifungal medications. Many viral infection....

What is Rash?

A rash is a temporary eruption or discoloration of the skin and is often inflamed or swollen.   Rashes come in many forms and levels of severity, and they last for different amounts of time. &nb....

What are the symptoms of Rash?

Although rash is easily recognized, all rashes are not the same. Rashes vary in their appearance, timing, location or distribution, and duration. In general, rashes can be described as:   Macular....