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Rashes

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In short

A rash is an area of irritated or swollen skin.

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Many rashes are itchy, red, painful, and irritated.
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Rashes are a symptom of many different medical problems.
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Some rashes develop right away.
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Rashes can have many different causes, so it matters to work out what kind it is before treating it.
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Treatments may include moisturizers, lotions, baths, cortisone creams that relieve swelling, and antihistamines, which relieve itching.
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See a health care provider if a rash is bad, does not go away, or comes with other symptoms.
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