Rashes in Adults
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Rashes in Adults Prevention
Prevention of rashes in adults includes:
Avoid triggers for rashes:
Adhesive tape
Cosmetics
Perfumes
Antibiotics
Food: shellfish, spices, preservatives
Household chemicals
Insect sprays
Insect stings
Latex
Metal: belt buckles, jewelry and watches
Plants:
poison ivy
,
poison sumac
,
poison oak
Sunbathing
Wear gloves to protect the hands
Avoid very hot baths and showers.
Avoid tight clothing, belts, and ties.
Wear cotton clothing.
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Rashes in Adults Underlying Cause
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Last Updated: Jul 7, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Rashes in Adults References:
Abdul Ghaffar S, Clements SE, Yell J. Skin signs of internal disease. Practitioner. 2005 Jun;249(1671):434, 436, 438 passim.
Lynde C, Barber K, Claveau J, Gratton D, Ho V, Krafchik B, Langley R, Marcoux D, Murray E, Shear N. Canadian Practical Guide for the Treatment and Management of Atopic Dermatitis. J Cutan Med Surg. 2005 Jun 30.
McKinnon HD Jr, Howard T. Evaluating the febrile patient with a rash. Am Fam Physician. 2000 Aug 15;62(4):804-16.