Child Rash

Rash

Further information about Rash is below, or review more specific information about these types of Rash: itchy rash, eczema, hives, hemorrhagic rash, leg rash, face rash, underarm rash, red spots or other types.

There are many possible causes of a rash and any rash needs prompt investigation by a doctor or a dermatologist. Rashes can be caused by illnesses such as viruses (e.g chicken pox) or systemic conditions (e.g. lupus), by allergies such as hives or eczema, parasites like lice in scabies, by reactions to chemicals, and by numerous other causes. One of the most feared but less common rashes is that caused by meningococcal disease, which is a characteristic hemorrhagic rash, caused by bleeding of capillaries just under the skin (see hemorrhagic rash for more details). Any type of hemorrhagic rash is a medical emergency.

Causes of Rash:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Rash. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

* Blisters - see the causes of a blistering rash
* Scaling - see the causes of a scaly rash
* Scabbing - see the causes of a scabbing blister rash
* Hemorrhagic rash - see the causes of a hemorrhagic rash
* Allergic conditions
o Allergies
o Hives
o Eczema
o Contact dermatitis
o Food allergies
o Egg allergy
o Peanut allergy
o Wheat allergy
o Milk allergy (type of Food allergies)
o Soybean allergy
o Fish allergy (type of Food allergies)
o Poison ivy
o Latex allergy
* Infections
o Impetigo
o Chicken pox
o Measles
o Fungal infections
o Athlete's foot
o Meningococcal disease - causes a characteristic hemorrhagic rash
* Parasitic conditions
o Scabies
o Lice conditions
* Systemic conditions
o Lupus