Types of Skin Rashes Signaling Hormonal, Allergic, or Infectious Triggers
Identify 6 types of skin rashes (infectious, allergic, autoimmune, etc.) by cause and symptom. Read to know what your rash means and when to seek help. Source: View more by Quality Stock Arts from Quality Stock Arts Imagine waking up to find a mysterious rash spreading across your arm, intensely itchy and red. You’re unsure if it’s a sign of an allergic reaction, an infection, or something more serious. In moments like these, understanding what your skin is communicating becomes crucial. “The skin provides a barrier to protect the body from invasion by bacteria and other possible environmental hazards that can be dangerous for human health,” said NIH dermatologist Dr. Heidi Kong. But what happens when skin is attacked? The types of skin rashes we will see in the blog are attacks on the skin and a signal of the internal struggles. According to the National Cancer Institute, a skin rash is an area of the skin that shows changes in texture or color, appearing inflamed or ...