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Rashes

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What, Why and How

Skin problems are dangerous because most of them are contagious. There are several types of skin diseases, the most common one is rash. Rashes create redness on the skin and change the texture and color of the skin too. Itchiness and dryness also appear.

Causes

There are a few causes of rashes which are listed below:
  • During sunny days, people experience rashes with itching. It is mostly due to sweat and contaminants on the skin.
  • Sometimes the ingredients in the drugs are also the reason why people develop rashes on certain parts of the skin.
  • Specific plants cause rashes as well.
Always treat rashes immediately because they increase with time and possibly turn into really bad. Therefore, Family Urgent Care looks out for every urgent clinical help you require. There is no better way to treat your skin problem than visiting the professional doctors at Family Urgent Care as they are always available to provide convenient care to their patients.

Types of rashes

We have jotted down some of the most common types of rashes which people get every now and then. Let us have a look at the list below:  

Seborrheic dermatitis

The affected areas are cheeks, scalp, forehead, and ears. It is mostly seen in adults. People suffering from this problem complain for itching.

Contact dermatitis

Quite clear from the name, this rash is caused by coming in contact with one of the specific chemicals like: poison ivy, poison sumac or poison oak. This rash is very itchy and produces an oozy substance.

Atopic dermatitis

Eczema, known as atopic dermatitis, is very common and it is found in both adults and children. There could be many reasons to get eczema like weather, interaction with chemicals etc. It causes a lot of itching and redness.

Drug related rash

The rashes occurring due to the ingredients present in medicines are commonly known as drug related rash. These medicines could be antibiotics.

Diaper rash

Due to no proper hygiene, rashes may appear on adults and infants both. When the urine or feces stay in contact with the skin, rashes appear.

Hives

Itchy bumps which get better, themselves within 24 hours.

We suggest you visit Family Urgent Care if you need treatment for any type of rash.

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