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A sudden or chronic rash accompanied by itching can be incredibly disruptive and uncomfortable. Because a rash can be a symptom of anything from a simple allergic reaction to a complex systemic illness, an accurate diagnosis is critical. At Preston Dermatology, we use expert diagnostic testing to uncover the precise origin of your skin irritation, offering targeted therapies that provide rapid relief and long-term resolution.
Overview
A sudden or chronic rash accompanied by itching can be incredibly disruptive and uncomfortable. Because a rash can be a symptom of anything from a simple allergic reaction to a complex systemic illness, an accurate diagnosis is critical. At Preston Dermatology, we use expert diagnostic testing to uncover the precise origin of your skin irritation, offering targeted therapies that provide rapid relief and long-term resolution.
Causes and Risk Factors
Contact with allergens or irritants (poison ivy, fragrances), viral, bacterial, or fungal infections, stress, heat, drug eruptions (reactions to medications), and underlying systemic conditions.
Treatments
Prescription topical corticosteroids, oral antihistamines, oral steroids for severe or widespread cases, soothing barrier repair lotions, and comprehensive patch testing to identify hidden allergic triggers.
Concerns
Generalized itching (pruritus), hives (urticaria), raised red bumps, scaly or blistering skin, welts, burning sensations, and rough, inflamed patches of skin.
Body Areas
Can affect any localized area or appear as a widespread breakout across the entire body.