Rash

Research Notes on Rash

Fast Facts

• It may appear flat, bumpy, scaly, red, or of another color.
• It may itch or swell.
• It could burn, sting, or tingle.
• It may be due to a contagious illness, such as measles, rubella, or chickenpox.
• It could also be an allergic reactions to soaps, detergents, shampoos, or lotions.
• Treat it with the right ointment or lotion.
• Leave it alone as much as possible.
• If there are no improvements, seek medical attention.

5 Great Resources on Rash

• Revolution Health: 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor if You Have an Unidentifiable Skin Rash
• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Rashes
• FamilyDoctor: Skin Rashes and Other Changes
• eMedicine Health: Skin Rashes in Children
• WebMD: Skin Conditions: Common Rashes

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5 Latest Headlines on Rash

• More Rash News from Topix

What is Rash?

• Discovery Health: Rash
• KidsHealth: Rashes: The Itchy Truth
• MedicineNet: Rash 101: Introduction to Common Skin Rashes
• Merck: Intro to rashes
• Wikipedia: Rash

What Are The Symptoms of Rash?

• Alive: Rash Symptoms
• BBC Health: Symptoms of a Rash
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Checking the Symptoms of a Rash
• Wikipedia: An Overview of Symptoms of Skin Rashes and Diseases

What Are The Causes and Complications of Rash?

• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Causes of Rashes
• Healthwise (via Revolution Health): What May Increase Your Child's Risk for a Problem from a Rash?
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Rash Skin Problems
• Wikipedia: Common Causes of Rashes

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Rash?

• MedicineNet: Rash Related Medications
• MotherNature.com: Diaper Rash Cream
• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Treatment Care for a Rash
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Treatment of a Rash

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Rash?

• MotherNature.com: Rashes
• St. Louis Children's Hospital: Home Care Advice for Widespread Rashes

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Rash?

• CareFirst: Types of Common Rashes
• eMedicine Health: Life-Threatening Skin Rashes
• Mayo Clinic: Slide Show: Common Skin Rashes
• Revolution Health: Types of Rashes
• UpToDate: Diaper Rash in Infants and Children

How Do You Prevent Rash?

• eMedicine Health: Preventing Life-Treatening Skin Rashes
• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Preventing a Rash
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Preventing a Rash

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Rash

• eHow: How to Quickly Heal a Diaper Rash
• HealthBoards: Does Anyone Else Have a Mysterious Rash With a Flare?
• MedHelp.org: Rash Posts
• Revolution Health Forum: I Have a Rash ...
• Yahoo Groups: Skin Rashes

Foundations and Support Groups on Rash

• American Academy of Dermatology (AAD): Dermatology Insights
• American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP): Discharge Procedures for Healthy Newborns
• DailyStrength: Rash Discussions
• International Eczema-Psorasis Foundation.org: Common Skin Disorders
• Skin Cancer Foundation: ASK THE EXPERT: Could I Be Allergic to Sunlight?

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Rash

• Archives of Dermatology: Archives of Rash Research
• Annals of Internal Medicine: Medical Articles on Rashes
• JAMA: Journal Articles on Rashes
• PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Rashes

Clinical Trials on Rash

• CenterWatch: Rashes
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Rashes

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