Itchy rash

Itchy rash: Introduction

Itchy rash: Skin rash that itches. See free access online books about Itchy rash below. See detailed information below for a list of 52 causes of Itchy rash, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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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.

• Hives
• Blisters - see causes of blisters
• Eczema - see causes of eczema
• Lice
• Scabies
• Insect bite
• Insect sting
• Fungal infection
• Lichen simplex
• Pityriasis rosea
• Lichen sclerosis et atrophicus
• Nodular prurigo
• Vulval itch
• Chicken pox
• Measles
• Adverse reaction to medications
• Certain medications
• See also causes of itch
• anal itch
• vulval itch
• genital itch
• more causes...»

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Causes of Types of Itchy rash:

Review causes of types of Itchy rash in more specific categories:

• Itchy rash in children (14 causes)
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Itchy rash: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Itchy rash, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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• Itchy rash and Itching skin (41 causes)
• Itchy rash and Rash (41 causes)
• Itchy rash and Skin symptoms (40 causes)
• Itchy rash and Skin problems (38 causes)
• Itchy rash and Pain (19 causes)
• Itchy rash and Blisters (18 causes)
• Itchy rash and Sores (18 causes)
• Itchy rash and Head symptoms (17 causes)
• Itchy rash and Nerve symptoms (17 causes)
• Itchy rash and Sensations (17 causes)
• Itchy rash and Skin lesion (16 causes)
• Itchy rash and Face symptoms (13 causes)
• Itchy rash and Digestive symptoms (10 causes)
• Itchy rash and Fever (10 causes)
• Itchy rash and Headache (10 causes)
• Itchy rash and Temperature symptoms (10 causes)
• Itchy rash and Scaly skin (10 causes)
• Itchy rash and Swelling symptoms (10 causes)
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Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Rash (1085 causes)
• Itching skin (1414 causes)
• Skin symptoms (3505 causes)
• Skin problems (3264 causes)
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Itchy rash

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Itchy rash:

• Rash (1085 causes)
• Itch (1414 causes)
• Blisters (413 causes)
• Hives (290 causes)
• Redness (501 causes)
• Skin symptoms (3505 causes)
• Measeles
• Slapped cheek disease
• Rosacea
• Syphilis
• HIV infection
• Typhus
• Drug reactions
• Chicken pox
• Sexually transmitted disease
• Pityriasis rosacea
• Scabies
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Diagnostic Guides for Itchy rash

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Itchy rash: Research Related Doctors & Specialists

• Immune-Related Disease Specialists (Immunology):
  • Allergy & Immunology (Allergies & Immune Diseases)
  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (Child Allergies & Immune Diseases)
  • Immunopathology
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory
  • Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
• Skin Health Specialists (Dermatology):
  • Dermatology (Skin Health Specialists)
  • Dermatopathology
  • Pediatric Dermatology (Child Skin Health)
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory (Skin Allergies)
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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
  • Patch testing to detect skin allergies
• more tests...»

See full list of 9 diagnostic tests for Itchy rash

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.
• more questions...»

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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:

• Fever? - may suggest chicken pox, serum sickness, exfoliative dermatitis.
• more symptoms...»

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Stories from Users for Itchy rash

Real-life user stories relating to Itchy rash:

• Burning/Itchy Skin at Night!!!
• Non-stop itching, no rash
• pinprick red dots, itchy skin, wrongly diagnosed
• Pretty severe itchy rash after Amoxicillin reaction
• swollen ,itchy,painful eyelids and itchy body rash
• Itchy skin, white bumps, swelling.
• Long term rash worsening (red bumps, severe itch...)
• Itchy Skin
• really itchy rash all over my body
• itchy rash, fatigue, weakness, thirst
• Itchy, bumpy skin rash on arms and hands
• Itchy Skin
• Itchy Skins Sores
• doc can't tell me-rash-not itchy or raised doesn't blanch, swelling in joints&eyes
• Help please.... Swelling itchy skin and broken skin after..
• Flu syptoms and itchy abdominal rash
• itchy skin on upper body undiagnosed
• Groin Rash, Buttock Itch Please Help. Pic Included. Real comments only thanks :-)
• Severely Itchy skin and acne
• Rash, bruises, itching

Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Itchy rash or relevant symptoms:

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• Integumentary (Skin) (432)
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  • Painful skin and no answers!!!
  • Pinprick red dots, itchy skin, wrongly diagnosed
  • Skin blisters, joint & muscle pain, Photos..
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• Allergic/Immunologic (157)
  • Chronic hives
  • Non-stop itching, no rash
  • Spontaneous flushing and redness of face and body.
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  • Problems with my scalp can anyone help me
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• Gastrointestinal (Food - from entry to exit) (775)
  • Bloating/Distention/Intestinal Gas
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Feels like a baby kicking-not pregnant
  • Help Please! Extreme Abdominal Pain/Gas/Bowel Symptoms ++
  • Explosive Diarrhea after eating
  • More user stories

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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.

• Aminogluthethmide - Mild itchy rash
• Cytadren - Mild itchy rash
• Perindopril
• Ramipril
• Capace
• Ulcyte
• Procaine penicillin
• more causes...»

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Organs affected by Itchy rash:

The list of organs typically affected by Itchy rash may include, but is not limited to:

• Skin

Detailed list of causes of Itchy rash

The list below shows some of the causes of Itchy rash mentioned in various sources:

• anal itch
• genital itch
• vulval itch
• Actinic prurigo - itchy skin rash
• Adverse reaction to medications
• Allergies - itchy rash
• more causes...»

See full list of 52 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 52 causes of Itchy rash that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 4 causes are "very common" diseases
• 0 causes are "common" diseases
• 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 0 causes are "rare" diseases
• 2 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 48 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 52 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.

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Causes of Itchy rash Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Itchy rash based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient: