How do people describe rash?
Rash is a general term for a skin reaction. There are many terms used to describe what the rash looks like such as: • Erythematous – Redness. • Macular – Small, distinct, flat areas. • Papular – Small raised lesions. • Macular-Papular – Usually bright red in color. The skin may feel hot, burning, or itchy. • Hives (uticaria) – Round, raised, itchy, or red blotches, which may be pale in the center and red around the outside. • Follicular eruptions – Tiny sacs on the skin surface from which hair grows. These eruptions look very similar to acne. Some doctors call it an acne-like rash. Follicular eruptions are raised and can be filled with pus have a yellow drainage. • Itching (or pruitis) – A peculiar tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin that causes a desire to scratch the affected area. Itching may be over the whole body (generalized), or only in a particular location (localized). • Flushing – A temporary redness of the face and neck caused by swelling of the blood vessels. • Bliste
