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Skin rashes are common and will occur for a number of reasons. They can be caused by a reaction to certain types of material, or can be a response to a food allergy. Sometimes even skin creams or cosmetics can cause these flare ups. For the most part they are just irritating and some will eventually go away on their own. There are occasions, however, when a skin rash is a sign of something more serious.
Dangerous Skin Rashes
It is never wise to simply ignore any rash no matter how harmless it may seem. Seek the advice of a doctor once a rash appears, especially if you can pinpoint no reason for its appearance. Rashes, whether they show up on one part of the body or not should be reason for concern. Signs that could point to a serious health condition include:
• A rash that is accompanied by blisters and are accompanied by itching or not.
• Itching, burning or pain in the irritated area could be a sign of the disease called Tungiasis. This is caused by fleas.
• Thickening of the skin which could be a sign of Pediculosis caused by body lice.
• Any rash that causes the skin to become scaly in appearance.
• Burning or stabbing pain in the affected area which could be a sign of shingles.
• Any rash that affects the mucus membranes, particularly the mouth and nose area. This could point to toxic shock syndrome as well as other dangerous conditions.
Lesions and rashes that produce secretions should be checked by a doctor as soon as possible. If the cause of the rash is something common such as an encounter with poison ivy, there is no real reason to worry. Do not attempt to treat a skin rash that displays any of the above mentioned symptoms on your own.
