Causes of Non-Itchy Rash

The rashes in below listed disorders are usually not itchy.

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Rash

A rash (French rache = a sore) is any abnormal change in the skin color, or texture (1).

By another definition, a rash is breaking out of the skin (eruption, Greek exanthema) (2).

Rashes According To Size, Shape, and Consistency

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Macule

A macule (Latin macula = spot) is a small (< 1cm) skin discoloration in the level of the skin, neither raised, nor depressed, and therefore non-palpable (3).

Patch

A patch is a macule that exceeds 1cm in size (3).

Papule

A papule (Latin papula = pimple) is a small (<1cm) palpable, raised, solid, flat skin spot (3).

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Now a day itchy skin rash has become one of the most common skin problems, however some are simple and the rest are complicated due to derivative infections.

A part of inflamed and irritated skin can be called as rash. It is characterized by Itching, swelling, and redness. It is essential to know that, some chemicals and basic ingredients of skin care products can sometimes be the source of itchy skin rash.

There are so many forms of skin rashes. Dermatitis is the common rash characterized by inflammation, itching, redness, swelling, blistering, etc. For the treatment of itchy skin rashes you should have to consult to dermatologist, as he will guide, which is the best itchy skin cream for you.

There are different kinds of dermatitis (also known as eczema) that cause itchy skin rash. The most common form of dermatitis is atopic dermatitis.

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