Common Skin Rashes

A quick reference of conditions Rash Detector commonly encounters. For an actual analysis of your photos, run a Rash Detector report.

Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

Chronic, itchy, inflamed skin. Often appears in the creases of elbows, knees, hands, and face. Triggered by stress, allergens, and changes in weather.

Psoriasis

Autoimmune condition causing thick, scaly patches. Typically appears on elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back.

Rosacea

Chronic redness and visible blood vessels on the face. May include small pus-filled bumps. Triggered by sun, heat, alcohol, and spicy food.

Hives (Urticaria)

Raised, itchy welts that appear suddenly, often as an allergic reaction to food, medication, or insect stings.

Acne

Blocked pores producing pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. Most common on face, chest, and back.

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

Painful blistering rash caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus. Usually wraps around one side of the torso.

Ringworm (Tinea)

Fungal infection forming red, ring-shaped scaly patches. Highly contagious; treated with antifungal cream.

Impetigo

Bacterial infection causing red sores that burst and form yellow-brown crusts. Common in young children.

Contact Dermatitis

Red, itchy rash from contact with an irritant or allergen — soaps, nickel, latex, poison ivy.

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Greasy, scaly patches on the scalp, face, and chest. Linked to yeast on the skin and stress.

Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)

Fungal infection between the toes causing itching, scaling, and cracked skin.

Scabies

Tiny mites burrow into the skin, causing intense itching and a pimple-like rash. Highly contagious.

Cellulitis

Bacterial infection of the deeper skin layers — warm, red, swollen, and tender. Needs medical care.

Folliculitis

Inflamed hair follicles forming small, pus-filled bumps. Often from shaving, friction, or hot tubs.

Pityriasis Rosea

Self-resolving rash that begins as a single 'herald patch' followed by a Christmas-tree pattern of smaller spots.

Lupus Skin Rash

Autoimmune butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and nose. Often photosensitive. Requires medical evaluation.

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