By Skin is the reflection of what is happening in our whole body, so the rashes are a way that our body warns us that something is not right. Sometimes rashes are the result of a local problem when our skin reacts to direct aggression by either microbes, insects or a toxic substance, but most of the time it responds to a problem in our internal organs.
Due to the complexity of the human body, we cannot always identify the precise origin of the problem that manifests itself with rashes, but normally we can have a general idea of its origin. We can think of several groups of diseases whose causes are common as well as similar treatments such as the following;
- General infections typical of childhood
- Local skin infections
- Irritation from skin contact with toxic substances, whether from plants or from synthetic chemicals
- Food poisoning or medicines
As we know, rashes occur in various shapes, sizes and colors with names such as urticaria, blackheads, acne, solid grains, vesicles, hives, pustules, blisters, etc. These characteristics along with some clues like quantity, location, duration, sensitivity, as well as other symptoms that appear along with the rashes help us to identify the general causes.
The appearance of rashes on the skin is not always considered a reason to visit the doctor, and we often decide to wait for their development without doing anything or applying some general remedy. However, many times with a little observation we can identify the condition and know if we can treat ourselves or it is something that a doctor should attend.
The most frequent origin is viral, although it can also be a bacterium. In addition to the rashes, the common factor is the temperature. What is recommended in these conditions is to contact the doctor and provide information for proper diagnosis.
Scarlet Fever
It causes small dots that start at the neck and down to the limbs with high temperature, lasting from 3 to 5 days. Other symptoms include sore throat and swollen glands.
Chickenpox
It causes small but abundant rashes in the whole body that become blisters and then burst. The patient feels medium temperature. The duration of rashes after the first discomfort is 4 to 6 days and 2 to 3 weeks to disappear. Other symptoms are general malaise, nasal discharge and a lot of itching.
Measles
Small red spots of rash on face and neck appear that extend all over the body even inside the mouth. The patient feels high temperature, lasting from 7 to 10 days. Other symptoms are catarrh and cough for 3 to 5 days prior to the appearance of the spots.
