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Rash (localized) Definition
Common names:
  • Localized Rash
  • Localized Skin Rash
  • Rash (localized)
  • Rash in One Area of the Body
  • Skin Rash (localized)
A person with a localized rash has a skin rash that is located in only one area of the body.

Localized rashes may be:
  • Hive-like
  • Red
  • Raised or flat
  • Blistery
  • Peeling and scaling
  • Crusted or coated with pus
Localized rashes are usually caused by an allergic reaction, inflammation, or an infection.
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Last Updated: Aug 4, 2008
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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