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Rashes in Adults Definition
Common names:
  • Rash
  • Rash Adult
  • Rashes in Adults
  • Skin Rash
  • Skin Rash Adult
A person with a rash has a change in the color or texture of the skin. Rashes may be localized to one area of the body or generalized, where they are located in several areas of the body.

Rashes may also be:
  • Hive-like
  • Red
  • Raised or flat
  • Blistery
  • Peeling and scaling
  • Crusted or coated with pus
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Last Updated: Apr 1, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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