Christmas tree-shaped pityriasis rosea. Localised itching, sore throat, headache, and fever. The rash usually disappears after calamine lotion and oatmeal baths.
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Heat rash or miliaria are small, itchy, red bumps that occur in skin folds and areas where sweat accumulates due to blocked sweat glands after sun exposure.
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Contact dermatitis is a skin rash caused by exposure to allergens or irritants like harsh cleaning products, and varies based on the person's specific allergen or exposure, such as poison ivy.
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Wrists, backs, and ankles develop reddish-purple lichen planus lumps. Undiagnosed, incurable. Medications, light therapy, and topicals may relieve symptoms.
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Cherry angiomas, non-cancerous red or purple blood vessel patches, appear on the chest, arms, legs, or scalp in adults over 30. Usually harmless, they change and bleed.
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Ringworm, a fungal infection, develops a circular rash with raised margins and red patches, usually on the arms and legs. It may flake and peel skin but is typically painless.
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Chickenpox produces shingles. One side is lined. CDC advises shingles vaccination for over-50s. Antiviral, anti-itch, and painkillers treat breakouts.
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Symptoms of a drug rash include hives, rashes, and blisters. It causes a widespread cutaneous rash and may be minor to severe. Emergencies may occur.
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Newborns may acquire atopic dermatitis. Unknown causes may cause itchy, unpleasant, red, and broken skin. Medicated creams soothe flares.
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Blood spots may suggest a blood clotting issue. Platelet counts and physical exams are used to diagnose. Low platelets may need steroids or IV treatment.
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