Section: Skin and Hair
Skin rashes
Also known as: Rash, Skin eruption
Skin rashes symptom guide: what it can mean, possible causes, and when to seek care. Educational only.
Overview
Rashes can come from viruses, allergy, heat, or medicines. Measles and other illnesses need assessment. A rash with breathing trouble is an emergency.
Possible causes
- Viruses (e.g. measles)
- Allergy
- Heat / sweat
- Medicines
- Skin infection
When to see a doctor
Seek care for a rash with fever, facial swelling, breathing trouble, or a rapidly spreading rash.
Related conditions
Sources
This guide is put together from these references.