The following Conditions are related to Rash

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  • Arbovirus a chikungunya type

    Chikungunya is a rare viral infection transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. It is characterized by a rash, fever, and severe joint pain (arthralgias) that usually lasts for three to seven days. Because of its effect on the joints, Chikungunya has been classified among the Arthritic Viruses. It primarily occurs in tropical areas of the world.  Read More

  • Atopic dermatitis

    Atopic dermatitis facts Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema. The disease may be inherited and genetically determined. The patient's skin may be "super sensitive" to many irritants. Dry, scaly patches develop in a characteristic distribution. Itching varies but may be intense and scratching hard to resist. Scratching can cause skin thickening and darkening and lead to further co  Read More

  • Bloom syndrome

    The most consistent clinical feature of BSyn, seen throughout all stages of life, is poor growth that affects height, weight and head circumference. This growth deficiency begins before birth, and the affected fetus is typically smaller than normal for gestational age. The average birth weight of affected males is 1760 g (range 900-3189 g) and of affected females, 1754 g (range 700-2892 g). Body proportions are nonetheless normal. The average  Read More

  • Bloom-torre-mackacek syndrome

    The most consistent clinical feature of BSyn, seen throughout all stages of life, is poor growth that affects height, weight and head circumference. This growth deficiency begins before birth, and the affected fetus is typically smaller than normal for gestational age. The average birth weight of affected males is 1760 g (range 900-3189 g) and of affected females, 1754 g (range 700-2892 g). Body proportions are nonetheless normal. The average  Read More

  • Bullous pemphigoid

    Bullous pemphigoid is a rare skin condition that causes large, fluid-filled blisters. They develop on areas of skin that often flex - such as the lower abdomen, upper thighs or armpits. Bullous pemphigoid is most common in older adults.TreatmentFor moderate-to-severe cases of bullous pemphigoid, your healthcare provider may prescribe an oral corticosteroid, like prednisone in addition to a steroid-spari  Read More

  • Chickenpox

    Chickenpox is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus that causes small fluid-filled itchy blisters and rash on the skin along with fever, headache, and fatigue. Chickenpox has three stages first, it will cover the entire body in the form of red bumps, then it changes its forms into small fluid blisters, and finally, these blisters burst, crust, and scabs cover it. These crusts eventually heal in a few days. How  Read More

  • Contact dermatitis

    Contact dermatitis usually occurs on areas of your body that have been directly exposed to the reaction-causing substance — for example, along a calf that brushed against poison ivy or under a watchband. The rash usually develops within minutes to hours of exposure and can last two to four weeks. Signs and symptoms of contact dermatitis include: A red rash Itching, which may be severe Dry, crack  Read More

  • Degos syndrome

    In most cases, the initial symptoms of Degos disease are distinct skin lesions or a rash. Affected individuals develop small elevated bumps or spots (papules) of varying shape, usually on the trunk and upper arms and upper legs. Initially, only a few lesions may be apparent. Eventually, 10-40 lesions may slowly develop and, in some cases, hundreds may develop. The palms, soles, and face are usually spared. The lesions may sometimes itch (pruri  Read More

  • Duhring disease

    DH is one of the itchiest rashes possible. Common locations of the rash include: elbows knees lower back hairline back of the neck shoulders buttocks scalp The rash is usually the same size and shape on both sides of the body and often comes and goes. Before a full outbreak of the rash, you may feel the skin in a rash-prone area burn or  Read More

  • Eczema

    Atopic dermatitis or eczema may last for years. To control it, you might need to try a variety of medications over the course of months or years. Additionally, even after successful therapy, signs and symptoms could come back (flare).Early diagnosis of the illness is crucial in order to begin treatment. Your doctor might advise one or more of the following therapies if routine moisturizing and other self-care pract  Read More

  • Epiloia

    Cells that have Epiloia cease dividing when they ought to. This means that many parts of your body can develop tumours. While they are not cancerous, the areas where they are growing may experience issues. There are Treatments available that can reduce the tumours and increase your comfort.Cure or medications for EpiloiaIn case of seizures, anti-seizure medications may be prescribed. Other medications m  Read More

  • Erythema multiforme

    The erythema multiforme rash The EM rash can consist of dozens of target-shaped (bull’s-eye pattern) lesions that develop over a 24-hour period. These lesions can start on the backs of hands and tops of feet before spreading to the trunk. They may also develop on the face and neck. The arms may be more affected than the legs. These lesions can be concentrated  Read More

  • Erythropoietic protoporphyria

    Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme ferrochelatase (FECH). Due to abnormally low levels of this enzyme, excessive amounts of protoporphyrin accumulate in the bone marrow, blood plasma, and red blood cells. The major symptom of this disorder is hypersensitivity of the skin to sunlight and some types of artificial light, such as fluorescent lights (photosensitivit  Read More

  • Fabry disease

    Type 1 Classic Phenotype The signs and symptoms of males with the type 1 classic phenotype typically begin in childhood or adolescence (Desnick 2001, Desnick and Brady 2004). Symptoms increase with age primarily due to the progressive glycolipid accumulation in the micro-vascular system, kidney podocytes, and cardiomyocytes leading to kidney insufficiency and failure, heart disease, and/or strokes. Early and progressive clinical sympto  Read More

  • Formaldehyde exposure

    Formaldehyde Poisoning is a disorder brought about by breathing the fumes of formaldehyde. This can occur while working directly with formaldehyde, or using equipment cleaned with formaldehyde. Major symptoms may include eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches; and/or skin rashes.  Read More

  • Formaldehyde poisoning

    Formaldehyde Poisoning is a disorder brought about by breathing the fumes of formaldehyde. This can occur while working directly with formaldehyde, or using equipment cleaned with formaldehyde. Major symptoms may include eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches; and/or skin rashes.  Read More

  • Glycolipid lipidosis

    Type 1 Classic Phenotype The signs and symptoms of males with the type 1 classic phenotype typically begin in childhood or adolescence (Desnick 2001, Desnick and Brady 2004). Symptoms increase with age primarily due to the progressive glycolipid accumulation in the micro-vascular system, kidney podocytes, and cardiomyocytes leading to kidney insufficiency and failure, heart disease, and/or strokes. Early and progressive clinical sympto  Read More

  • Grover's disease

    Grover’s disease can usually be treated using topical medications, but sometimes requires oral medication, injections, or light therapy to treat it.Cortisone cream: Your dermatologist will prescribe you a cortisone cream if you have a small blister or outbreak that doesn’t itch.Tetracycline: If you have larger outbreaks that itch and cover the entire trunk, your dermatologist may prescribe the  Read More

  • Guttate morphea planus type

    Lichen Planus is a rare, recurrent, itchy rash or area of inflammatory eruptions (lesions) of unknown origin characterized by shiny reddish-purple spots on the skin and gray-white ones in the mouth. The disorder may present as itchy spots on the wrist, legs, torso, genitals, mouth, or lips. The eruptions may appear as small separate, angular spots that may coalesce into rough scaly patches. This disorder is frequently accompanied by oral lesio  Read More

  • Heat rash

    Several over-the-counter or prescription medications are used to treat heat rash also known as prickly heat, sweat rash, or miliaria rubra.Ointments: Ointments like calamine lotions are recommended to treat the symptoms of heat rash, since calamine lotions have a number of benefits for the skin, partly because it contains zinc oxide. It helps treat heat rash by soothing itchiness. Take some calamine lotion in a cot  Read More

  • Hives, giant

    The most common symptom of angioedema is swelling with a red colored rash beneath the surface of the skin. It may occur in a localized area on or near the feet, hands, eyes, or lips. In more severe cases, the swelling can spread to other parts of the body. Angioedema may or may not be accompanied by swelling and welts on the surface of the skin. Additional symptoms of angioedema may include abdominal cramping. In rare cases, pe  Read More

  • Human cowpox infection

    Cowpox is a viral disease that normally affects the udders and teats of cows. On rare occasions, it may be transmitted to humans and produce a characteristic red skin rash and abnormally enlarged lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy). Cowpox is caused by the vaccinia virus and has been known to cause systemic reactions (generalized vaccinia) in some people who have been recently vaccinated against cowpox.Cowpox produces immunity to smallpo  Read More

  • Incontinentia pigmenti

    Specific treatment for incontinentia pigmenti has not yet been described. However, the management of the disease requires a multidisciplinary approach and needs consultation with different specialists from time to time.Lesions appear within a few months from birth but disappear by adolescence. However, the lesions recur and require to be managed.All stage lesions must be kept cool and dry.The patients develop hypo  Read More

  • Intertrigo

    Intertrigo is a rash that typically affects the creases of the skin, areas where the skin brushes together, or areas where the skin is frequently moist. This rubbing can create a breakdown in the skin's top layers, resulting in irritation and a rash.The disintegration of skin facilitates the development of germs or fungus in this location. It may aggravate the rash.Intertrigo is especially common in overwe  Read More

  • Jock itch

    Jock itch usually begins with a reddened area of skin that spreads out from the crease in the groin in a half-moon shape onto the upper thigh. The border of the rash may consist of a line of small, raised blisters. The rash often itches or burns, and the skin may be flaky or scaly. When to see a doctor See your doctor if you have a rash on your skin that doesn't improve within two weeks or if you treat it with over-the-counte  Read More

  • Johnson-stevens disease

    Johnson –stevens disease is a very rare syndrome with potentially fatal skin reactions in which loss of skin occurs and mucosal membranes accompanied by systemic symptoms is shown in some case. For these conditions, in 80% of cases, the reactions from medications are responsible.This condition requires intensive care or burn care unit in hospitalization,If a person is taking unessential medication  Read More

  • Latex allergy

    If you're allergic to latex, you're likely to have symptoms after touching latex rubber products, such as gloves or balloons. You can also have symptoms if you breathe in latex particles that are released into the air when someone removes latex gloves. Latex allergy symptoms range from mild to severe. A reaction depends on how sensitive you are to latex and the amount of latex you touch or inhale. Your reaction can become worse with ea  Read More

  • Lichen planus

    Lichen planus facts Lichen planus is a chronic recurrent rash of unknown cause with no established cure. Lichen planus generally affects adults and can involve any portion of the body, but it has a predilection for the wrists, ankles, and oral and genital tissues. Lichen planus can be quite itchy. Lichen planus may spontaneously resolve. Lichen planus is managed with a variety of topical a  Read More

  • Lichen planus sclerosus atrophicus

    Lichen Planus is a rare, recurrent, itchy rash or area of inflammatory eruptions (lesions) of unknown origin characterized by shiny reddish-purple spots on the skin and gray-white ones in the mouth. The disorder may present as itchy spots on the wrist, legs, torso, genitals, mouth, or lips. The eruptions may appear as small separate, angular spots that may coalesce into rough scaly patches. This disorder is frequently accompanied by oral lesio  Read More

  • Mucha habermann disease

    The onset of Mucha-Habermann disease is usually sudden and is marked by the development of a recurrent rash consisting of rounded, elevated lesions (papules or macules) that may be itchy and burning. These lesions are usually reddish-purple to reddish-brown and may progress to develop a blackish-brown crust, tissue death (necrosis) and bleeding (hemorrhaging). The lesions eventually blister, often causing scarring or temporary discoloration up  Read More

  • Neonatal lupus syndrome

    Neonatal lupus is a rare autoimmune disorder that is present at birth (congenital). Affected infants often develop a characteristic red rash or skin eruption. In addition, infants with neonatal lupus may develop liver disease, a heart condition known as congenital heart block, and/or low numbers of circulating blood platelets that assist in blood clotting functions (thrombocytopenia). The symptoms associated with neonatal lupus, with the excep  Read More

  • Nonthrombocytopenic idiopathic purpura

    Nonthrombocytopenic idiopathic purpura is a generally self-limited and inflammatory disease of small blood vessels.In mild conditions, no treatment requires just regular monitoring and platelet checking needed, and without treatment, it improves in children, but in some cases, it takes long-term treatment.In that case, some medications are required and some surgeries are also required.Some medicat  Read More

  • Pure cutaneous histiocytosis

    Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a spectrum of rare disorders characterized by overproduction (proliferation) and accumulation of a specific type of white blood cell (histiocyte) in the various tissues and organs of the body (lesions). The lesions may include certain distinctive Langerhans cells involved in certain immune responses, as well as other white blood cells (e.g.,lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils). Associated symptoms and fin  Read More

  • Ritter disease

    Ritter’s Disease is a type of skin infection caused by a bacteria named Staphylococcus aureus. This infection leads to the production of a toxin that can affect skin all over the body. The majority of the time skin gets damaged and sheds.It is uncommon to have Ritter’s Disease. One individual may contract the Staph bacteria that causes Ritter’s Disease from another (contagious).However, a  Read More

  • Rothmund thomson syndrome

    Rothmund-Thomson syndrome (RTS) is a rare genetic disorder that can affect many parts of the body. The disorder is characterized by distinctive abnormalities of the skin, sparse hair, eyelashes and/or eyebrows, small stature, skeletal and dental abnormalities, and an increased risk of cancer, especially bone cancer (osteosarcoma). Patients typically begin having signs of RTS during infancy, and the first feature to appear is a rash that starts  Read More

  • Rothmund-thomson syndrome

    Rothmund-Thomson syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that manifests in early infancy. The range and severity of symptoms may vary from case to case. RTS is typically characterized by skin rash, sparse hair, malformed bones, abnormal clouding of the lenses of the eyes (juvenile cataracts), small stature, and other physical abnormalities. Intelligence is usually normal, but some affected individuals have been reported to have intellectual disabi  Read More

  • Scabies

    Scabies is an itchy, highly contagious skin disease caused by an infestation by the itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei. Direct skin-to-skin contact is the mode of transmission. A severe and relentless itch is the predominant symptom of scabies. Sexual contact is the most common form of transmission among sexually active young people, and scabies has been considered by many to be a sexually transmitted disease (STD),  Read More

  • Sweet syndrome

    An uncommon skin condition, that causes fever and painful rashes due to boosted production of blood cells is known as Sweet Syndrome.It can be caused due to risks during pregnancy, the reaction of some medicines, and other common factors like age, sex, cancer, and health issues.Diagnosis:The Sweet Syndrome detects via two methods:Blood Test: Presence of WBCs and blood disordersSkin  Read More

  • Transient acantholytic dermatosis

    Transient Acantholytic Dermatosis (TAD) is also named Grover's disease. It is a rare transient skin disorder. It appears as small, firm, raised red lesions on the skin of the chest and back. It is a temporary skin disease. The red spots that appear are very itchy.Middle-aged men, i.e. men over 50 years of age are mostly affected by this disorder. How transient acantholytic dermatosis is caused is yet not known.  Read More

  • Wiskott aldrich syndrome

    Wiskott Aldrich syndrome is a syndrome that contains various conditions resulting from a mutation in WAS gene. Mutation in WAS gene results in a deficiency in WASP protein then platelet count starts decreasing. That is called thrombocytopenia. This disease is of immunological deficiency and reduced ability to form blood clots.In this disease, the problems like bloody diarrhea, recurrent infections, scaling, itchy s  Read More