Itchy rash
Itchy rash: Introduction
Itchy rash: Skin rash that itches.
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Causes of Itchy rash:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Itchy rash.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Itchy rash
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- Pruritus
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- PRURITUS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Pruritus
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Pruritus
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Pruritus
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Pustular rash
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Pruritus
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Pruritus
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Pruritus
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- PRURITUS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Misdiagnosis and Itchy rash
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Diagnostic tests for Itchy rash:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Itchy rash. Some of these are listed below :
- Skin examination
- Note characteristics of skin rash - e.g. macular, papular, pustular, vesicular, bullous, scaly, ulcers - will help determine the cause of the itchy rash (e.g. a macular or papular rash may suggest eczema, contact dermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, pityriasis rosea or a drug reaction; a pustular rash may suggest staphylococcus, scabies or a fungal skin infection; a vesicular or bullous rash may suggest chicken pox, dermatitis herpetiformis, contact dermatitis, pemphigus, bullous impetigo or nummular eczema; a scaly rash may suggest ichthyosis, psoriasis, lichen planus, fungal skin infection, exfoliative dermatitis or a drug eruption; an ulcerative rash may suggest a basal cell carcinoma).
- Note distribution of the skin affected - e.g. focal or diffuse (e.g. focal rash may suggest fungal skin infection, scabies, contact dermatitis, skin tumor, nummular eczema or impetigo; diffuse rash may suggest psoriasis, lichen planus, eczema, drug eruptions, dermatitis herpetiformis, pemphigus, pityriasis rosea or tinea versicolor.
- What areas of the body does it primarily involve - e.g. extremities, face, trunk? - will help determine the cause (e.g. extremities may suggest atopic dermatitis, tinea, psoriasis or insect bites).
- Skin tests
- Inmicroscopic examination of scrapings of any skin burrows to detect scabies mite or skin rash to rule out fungal infection
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Itchy rash.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long have you had the itchy rash? - to determine if acute or chronic.
- Where is the itchy rash and where did it start?
- Is the itchy rash localized or generalized? - almost every generalized rash may be associated with itching all over but the most common ones are urticaria (hives), dermatitis herpetiformis, eczema, scabies and pemphigus.
- Is the itch mild, moderate or severe? - e.g. a very itchy rash may suggest hives, atopic dermatitis, scabies, skin lice, insect bites, chicken pox, dermatitis herpetiformis; a mild to moderate itchy rash may suggest tinea, psoriasis, drug eruption, pityriasis rosea, candida or lichen simplex.
- Contact with anyone that also has itching rash? - e.g. may suggest scabies, chicken pox, impetigo.
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Itchy rash) may include:
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Stories from Users for Itchy rash
Real-life user stories relating to Itchy rash:
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Medications or substances causing Itchy rash:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Itchy rash as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Itchy rash
Organs affected by Itchy rash:
The list of organs typically affected by Itchy rash may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Itchy rash
The list below shows some of the causes of Itchy rash mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Itchy rash
How Common are these Causes of Itchy rash?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Itchy rash.
Of the 62
causes of Itchy rash that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 5
causes are "very common" diseases
- 1
causes are "common" diseases
- 0
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 3
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 55
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 62
causes of Itchy rash
Conditions listing symptoms: Itchy rash:
The following list of conditions
have 'Itchy rash' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Actinic prurigo
... itchy skin rashAllergies
... itchy rashAngioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma
... itchy skin rashAsian Dendorlimus pini caterpillar poisoning
... itchy skin rashB
Bamboo hair syndrome
... itchy skin rashBenign mucosal pemphigoid
... itchy blistersC
Candidiasis
... itchy skin rashCercarial dermatitis
... itchy rashChickenpox
... itchy blisters, itchy skin rashChilblain
... itchy skin inflammationComel-Netherton Syndrome
... itchy skin rashD
Dendrolimiasis
... itchy skin rashDuhring disease
... itchy skin rashE
Eczema
... itchy spots, itchy patchesF
Fire coral larvae envenomation
... itchy skin rashG
Gluten allergy
... itchy skin rashGraft-versus-host disease
... Itchy rashH
HIV-associated eosinophilic folliculitis
... itchy skin rashHuman parvovirus B19 infection
... itchy rashHyper-IgE Syndrome
... itchy rashI
Impetigo
... itching rashL
Lymphomatoid papulosis
... itchy skin rashM
Mycosis fungoides
... itchy rashN
Netherton syndrome ichthyosis
... itchy skin rashP
Polymorphous light eruption
... itchy skin rashPortugese Man-of-War larvae envenomation
... itchy skin rashPuss caterpillar poisoning
... itchy rashS
Sea anemone larvae envenomation
... itchy skin rashSea bather's eruption
... itchy skin rashSea thimble larvae envenomation
... itchy skin rashSlap-cheek syndrome
... rash itching after warm bathSun allergy
... itchy skin rashT
True Jellyfish larvae envenomation
... itchy skin rash
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Causes of Itchy rash Based on Risk Factors
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on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Itchy rash?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Itchy rash, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Itchy rash:
Medical Conditions associated with Itchy rash:
Rash (930 causes), Itching skin (1268 causes), Skin symptoms (3572 causes), Skin problems (3304 causes)
Symptoms related to Itchy rash:
Rash (930 causes), Itch (1268 causes), Blisters (337 causes), Hives (221 causes), Redness (492 causes), Skin symptoms (3572 causes), Measeles, Slapped cheek disease, Rosacea, Syphilis, HIV infection, Typhus, Drug reactions, Chicken pox, Sexually transmitted disease, Pityriasis rosacea, Scabies
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