whether it is used by patients or doctors the word "rash" does not have an exact meaning or refer to a specific disease or kind of disorder. it's a general term that means an outbreak of bumps on the body that changes the way the skin looks and feels. rashes can be localized to one area or be widespread. the way people use this term a rash can refer to many different skin conditions. common categories of rash are: scaly patches of skin not caused by infection. scaly patches of skin produced by fungal or bacterial infection. red itchy bumps or patches all over the body. although rashes are seldom dangerous self-diagnosis is not usually a good idea. proper evaluation of a skin rash requires a visit to a doctor or other health care professional.
what are the different types of common skin rashes?