Common Causes of Skin Rashes

Although often hard to determine, here are some of the more common causes of skin rashes:

Contact Dermatitis: Often red, itchy patches daused by a reaction to allergens (poison ivy, nickel) or irritants (soaps, detergents).

Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): Chronic itchy, red, dry skin.

Infections: Bacterial (impetigo), or fungal(ringworm).

Medication/Heat/Stress: Reactions to medicine or heat rashes.

Shingles/Chickenpox: Blistering rashes caused by the chicken pox virus  or stress.

Hives (Urticaria): Red, swollen, itchy welts.

Psoriasis: Thick, silvery scales. 

Treatment Approaches

As with any skin rash, there are multiple treatment options depending on the severity and final diagnosis of the condition. At Restoration Dermatology, we strive to keep your skin healthy as well as beautiful. If you are suffering from a skin rash, there is no need to suffer. Call or book online now for an evaluation. We are here to help at Restoration Dermatology.