Sun poisoning is a term used to describe a case of severe sunburn. It typically refers to inflammation or burning of the skin along with the occasional development of sun poisoning rash due to excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun. It has no relation to any type of poisoning of the body by… Continue reading Sun Poisoning Rash
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Hand Foot and Mouth – Rash
Hand foot mouth rash is a symptom of a contagious illness known as hand-foot-and-mouth disease. It is a mild type of viral infection that is prevalent in young children and usually caused by a coxsackievirus. The rash typically appears on the feet and hands. Patients may also suffer from oral sores. There is no standard… Continue reading Hand Foot and Mouth – Rash
Dermatomyositis Rash
Also known as heliotrope rash, dermatomyositis is an uncommon inflammatory disorder which causes muscular weakness and development of very noticeable rashes on skin. The condition is classified as a “chronic inflammatory myopathy” by doctors all over the world. This myopathy group consists of 3 types of disorders and dermatomyositis is regarded as one of the… Continue reading Dermatomyositis Rash
Indian Fire Rash
A rash is a skin condition which can either be allergic or infective. Indian fire rash or impetigo is a transmittable, contagious skin infection that affects children as well as adults. It can be seen in the form of red ulcers varying in severity and specifically on the nose, on the face and around the… Continue reading Indian Fire Rash