Rash That Looks Like Mosquito Bites Analysis
Title: Rash That Looks Like Mosquito Bites
Guidelines: Discuss what might cause a rash that appears to look like mosquito bites.
Requirements:
The main culprit is most likely hives, so please discuss these – what they can look like, what causes them, whether they itch, and how to treat/when to see a doctor
Other rashes (viral, allergic, etc.) could also be addressed if their appearances fit – please cover these in the same manner
Images: Please look for correct stock images.
Images:
Primary image - http://www.istockphoto.com/photo/%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%B2%D1%83%D1%88%D0%BA%D0%B0-%D1%83%D0%BA%D1%83%D1%88%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F-%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%B8-gm584005866-99991923
For Hives - http://www.istockphoto.com/photo/urticaria-gm453550395-25503970 …show more content…
In addition, rashes that are accidentally scratched and have caused infection due to open wound, consult your doctor.
Heat Rash (Miliaria)
What it looks like: A common ailment during humid or hot weather conditions, heat rash, also called as “prickly heat” or “sweat rash”. Heat rash looks much like the hives. It features itchy red, raised bumps on the skin. Unlike hives that affect any age group, heat rash are smaller and more common in kids. It usually appears in areas where sweat becomes trapped like the neck, upper chest, or elbow creases.
What causes it: Basically, the skin eruption is mainly caused by clogged sweat ducts during the summer season or hot temperatures. An overdressed baby under the scorching heat of the sun can cause heat rash as well. Heavy cream use also contribute to blockage of pores during physical …show more content…
Immediate medical attention is needed for severe itchiness and rashes with pus and swelling.
Irritant Contact Dermatitis
What it looks like: Other than the allergic reaction rashes, a more common type of contact dermatitis is the irritant contact dermatitis. At first glance, this may be confused with hives since it shares most of its characteristics. It starts off as a red rash and bumps accompanied by itchy, dry skin. During a hypersensitivity reaction, the skin gives rise to raised papules in the affected areas. Sometimes it can also appear as a scaling rash. Its distribution is dissimilar with hives though. In this type of contact dermatitis, areas that are only exposed to irritants are affected.
What causes it: Primary cause is repeated contact with an irritant that rubs in the skin and damages the skin’s surface. This is caused by a reaction to certain substances like detergents, perfumes, cosmetics, soap, metal jewelry, deodorant, or other personal care
Guidelines: Discuss what might cause a rash that appears to look like mosquito bites.
Requirements:
The main culprit is most likely hives, so please discuss these – what they can look like, what causes them, whether they itch, and how to treat/when to see a doctor
Other rashes (viral, allergic, etc.) could also be addressed if their appearances fit – please cover these in the same manner
Images: Please look for correct stock images.
Images:
Primary image - http://www.istockphoto.com/photo/%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%B2%D1%83%D1%88%D0%BA%D0%B0-%D1%83%D0%BA%D1%83%D1%88%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F-%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%B8-gm584005866-99991923
For Hives - http://www.istockphoto.com/photo/urticaria-gm453550395-25503970 …show more content…
In addition, rashes that are accidentally scratched and have caused infection due to open wound, consult your doctor.
Heat Rash (Miliaria)
What it looks like: A common ailment during humid or hot weather conditions, heat rash, also called as “prickly heat” or “sweat rash”. Heat rash looks much like the hives. It features itchy red, raised bumps on the skin. Unlike hives that affect any age group, heat rash are smaller and more common in kids. It usually appears in areas where sweat becomes trapped like the neck, upper chest, or elbow creases.
What causes it: Basically, the skin eruption is mainly caused by clogged sweat ducts during the summer season or hot temperatures. An overdressed baby under the scorching heat of the sun can cause heat rash as well. Heavy cream use also contribute to blockage of pores during physical …show more content…
Immediate medical attention is needed for severe itchiness and rashes with pus and swelling.
Irritant Contact Dermatitis
What it looks like: Other than the allergic reaction rashes, a more common type of contact dermatitis is the irritant contact dermatitis. At first glance, this may be confused with hives since it shares most of its characteristics. It starts off as a red rash and bumps accompanied by itchy, dry skin. During a hypersensitivity reaction, the skin gives rise to raised papules in the affected areas. Sometimes it can also appear as a scaling rash. Its distribution is dissimilar with hives though. In this type of contact dermatitis, areas that are only exposed to irritants are affected.
What causes it: Primary cause is repeated contact with an irritant that rubs in the skin and damages the skin’s surface. This is caused by a reaction to certain substances like detergents, perfumes, cosmetics, soap, metal jewelry, deodorant, or other personal care