Results for: Adult :: Male :: Widespread Rash
The links below lead to information about rashes that involve large areas of the body in the adult. Many chronic conditions, such as psoriasis, can cause rashes over many parts of the body. In adults, a rash that involves the entire body is usually due to an allergy of some type. A drug eruption is a rash caused by an allergic reaction to a medication. Drug eruptions can be limited to a very mild reaction, such as the skin simply having a pink hue to a more severe reaction, such as massive blistering and skin loss. You should see your doctor any time a rash starts after starting a new medication. Any rash that begins suddenly can be the first sign of a dangerous allergic reaction and should be evaluated by a physician. A viral exanthem is a rash caused by a virus. Viral rashes are more common in children but may sometimes affect adults.
Drug Eruption, Unclassified
A drug rash (drug eruption), also known as a drug reaction, is a skin condition caused by a medication. A drug rash can appear in many forms, and any medication can cause a drug rash.
Dry Skin (Xerosis)
Dry skin (xerosis) is a condition of rough, dry skin with fine scaling of skin and, occasionally, with small cracks in the skin. Dry skin is also known as winter itch or asteatosis.
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a disorder is associated with dry skin, which begins with intense itching that is aggravated by scratching. The exact cause of eczema is unknown, and there is no known cure.
Hives (Urticaria)
Hives (urticaria), also known as welts, is a common skin condition with an itchy rash of pink to red bumps that appear and disappear anywhere on the body. An individual lesion of hives typically lasts a few hours…
Lichen Planus
Lichen planus (LP) is a disease of the skin and, less often, the scalp, fingernails, toenails, and/or inside the mouth or genitalia (mucous membranes). Lichen planus can resolve on its own without treatment or be…
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a noncontagious, lifelong skin condition that affects about 2–3% of the population of the United States. People with psoriasis have thickened, red, and often scaly patches on their skin.
Scabies
Scabies is an infestation of the skin caused by a tiny mite called
Sarcoptes scabiei var.
hominis. Scabies is very contagious and spreads rapidly in crowded areas such as hospitals, nursing…
Scaly Skin (Ichthyosis Vulgaris)
Ichthyosis vulgaris, also known as common ichthyosis or fish scale disease, is a skin condition resulting in scaly skin, especially on the arms and legs. Its name is derived from the Greek word meaning "fish."
Viral Exanthem
Viral exanthem, also known as non-specific viral rash, is a rash caused by a viral infection. Many viruses can cause a similar-appearing rash, so it is difficult to tell which one is the culprit. Your age, duration of…
