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6 Common Skin Rashes and What They Look Like

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A rash is a type of inflammation in the skin brought on by various factors. Rashes may change the colour of the skin or make it bumpy, dry, and chapped. Swelling or blistering is possible. It may itch or make the surrounding skin itchy.  Rash causes can range from external to internal: external rashes occur due to irritants, organisms, allergens, while internal rashes are caused by allergies, infections, or genetics.   The 6 most common skin rashes are: Ringworm A fungal infection on the skin's surface, the scalp, or the nail beds leads to this rash. This condition is characterised by a red, swollen, and cracked rash that appears in circular patterns.    Infections present different symptoms depending on where they are located; however, they are generally itchy. It can cause hair loss, especially on the scalp.  Contact Dermatitis It is caused by a reaction to something the skin has touched- external factors such as poisonous plants (such as poison ivy), chemicals, and dyes.  There