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Alternate Names : Erythema, Rubor, Skin Lesion, Skin Rash, Skin Redness or Inflammation


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Poison Oak Rash on the Arm
Poison Oak Rash on the Arm

Poison oak rash on the arm. Several plants produce toxins that cause skin reaction. This is the appearance of poison oak dermatitis. Note the typical linear streaks produced either by scratching or brushing against the plant. (Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.)


Erythema Toxicum on the Foot
Erythema Toxicum on the Foot

Newborn infants may have Erythema toxicum, a rash that is characterized by patchy redness with central papules (maculopapular). The rash is temporary, and the location may move (transient). (Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.)


Acrodermatitis
Acrodermatitis

Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a skin condition peculiar to children that may be accompanied by mild symptoms of fever and malaise. It may also be associated with hepatitis B infection or other viral infections. The lesions appear as small coppery-red, flat-topped firm papules that appear in crops and sometime in long linear strings, often symmetric.


Roseola
Roseola

Roseola is an acute disease of infants and young children that is characterized by high fever followed by a rash that appears on trunk, limbs, neck and face.


Cellulitis
Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a deep infection of the skin, usually accompanied by generalized (systemic) symptoms such as fever and chills. The area of redness increases in size as the infection spreads. The center of the circled lesion has been biopsied.


Erythema Annulare Centrifugum - Close-Up
Erythema Annulare Centrifugum - Close-Up

When redness appears in ring shapes on the body, it is referred to as erythema annulare, shown here on the forearm. There are generally no symptoms, with the exception of mild itching (pruritus). It may be associated with serious diseases, but in the majority of cases, an underlying illness is never discovered.


Psoriasis, Guttate on the Arms and Chest
Psoriasis, Guttate on the Arms and Chest

This is a picture of guttate (shaped like a drop) psoriasis on the arms and chest. Guttate psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis. It frequently follows a streptococcal infection, appears rapidly and affects the face, chest (trunk) and nearest (proximal) limbs. The patches are small and round or oval and have the typical appearance of psoriasis. It is seen almost exclusively in children. This photograph shows the diffuse and widespread coverage on the arm and chest.


Psoriasis, Guttate on the Cheek
Psoriasis, Guttate on the Cheek

This is a picture of guttate (shaped like a drop) psoriasis on face and neck. Guttate psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis. It frequently follows a streptococcal infection, appears rapidly and affects the face, chest (trunk) and nearest (proximal) limbs. The patches are small and round or oval and have the typical appearance of psoriasis. It is seen almost exclusively in children. This photograph shows the diffuse and widespread coverage on the face and neck.


Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Rash on the Face
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Rash on the Face

This is a picture of a systemic lupus erythematosis rash on the face. Lupus erythematosis often produces a "butterfly rash" or malar rash. Typically, the rash also appears on the nose.


Poison Ivy on the Knee
Poison Ivy on the Knee

This is a typical early appearance of a poison ivy rash, located on the knee. These early lesions consist of multiple small blisters (vesicles), often in a line where the skin has brushed against the poison ivy plant. The person may then spread the toxin to other areas of the body by scratching.


Poison Ivy on the Leg
Poison Ivy on the Leg

This is a typical early appearance of a poison ivy rash, located on the leg. These early lesions consist of multiple small blisters (vesicles), often in a line where the skin has brushed against the poison ivy plant. The person may then spread the toxin to other areas of the body by scratching.




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