Dictionary Meaning -
(according to Dorland's pocket medical Dictionary)
Drug Eruption - An Eruption Or A Solitary Lesion Caused By A Drug Taken Internally.
Fixed Eruption - A Circumscribed Inflammatory Skin Lesion(s) Recurring At The Same Site(s) Over A Period Of Months Or Years; Each Attack Lasts Only A Few Days But Leaves Residual Pigmentation Which Is Cumulative.
1. Atopic Dermatitis -
Atopic Dermatitis Is An Ongoing (Chronic) Condition That Causes Itchy, Inflamed Skin.
Most Often It Appears As Patches On The Face, Neck, Trunk Or Limbs.
It Tends To Flare Up Periodically And Then Subside For A Time.
At-Home Interventions, Such As Avoiding Harsher Soaps And Detergents Or Other Irritants And Applying Creams Or Lotions, Can Lessen Symptoms Or Reduce The Risk Of Flare-Ups.
Medicated Creams Or Ointments Also Can Lessen Symptoms.
2. Christmas Tree Rash (Pityriasis Rosea) -
Christmas Tree Rash (Pityriasis Rosea) Is A Fine, Itchy, Scaly Rash That Usually Appears First As A Single Patch On The Chest, Abdomen Or Back.
After This First Appearance (Herald Patch), The Rash May Spread As Small Patches To Other Parts Of The Back And Chest And To The Limbs.
The Rash May Form A Pattern On The Back That Resembles The Outline Of A Christmas Tree.
Pityriasis Rosea Usually Resolves Without Treatment Within Six To Eight Weeks, But It Can Last Several Months.
Medicated Lotions May Lessen Itchiness And May Speed The Disappearance Of The Rash.
Often, Though, No Treatment Is Required.
3. Contact Dermatitis -
Contact With An Irritant Or Allergen Causes This Form Of Dermatitis.
Irritant Contact Dermatitis (A) Usually Produces A Dry, Scaly, Non-Itchy Rash.
Exposure To Chemicals, Such As Cleaning Products Or Industrial Chemicals, Causes This Condition.
The Irritant Will Cause A Rash On Anyone Exposed To It, But Some People's Skin May Be More Easily Affected.
Areas With Thinner Skin, Such As The Eyelids, Are More Likely To React.
The Severity Of A Reaction May Vary With Duration Of Exposure And The Amount Of Irritant.
Allergic Contact Dermatitis (B) Produces A Very Itchy, Red Rash With Bumps And Sometimes Blisters.
Common Allergy-Causing Agents (Allergens) Include Latex Rubber, Nickel And Poison Ivy.
Allergic Contact Dermatitis Develops After Your Initial Exposure To The Allergen.
Avoiding The Irritant Or Allergen Allows The Rash To Heal, And Medications May Improve Symptoms.
4. Drug Rash -
A Drug Rash May Be Either A Side Effect Of A Drug Or An Allergic Reaction To A Medication.
While Any Medication May Cause A Drug Rash, Common Culprits Include Antibiotics, Anti-Seizure Medications And Water Pills (Diuretics). Some Drugs Are More Likely To Produce A Rash If The Skin Is Exposed To Sunlight.
A Drug Rash, Which Usually Starts Within The First Week Of Taking A New Medication, Often Begins As Discrete Red Spots That Spread, Covering Large Areas Of The Body.
The Rash Usually Resolves In Days To Weeks After Discontinuing The Medication.
A Drug Rash Can Rarely Be Part Of A More Serious, Potentially Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction That Affects The Respiratory System And Other Organs.
These Severe Reactions Require Emergency Care.
5. Heat Rash (Miliaria) -
Heat Rash (Miliaria) Occurs When The Flow Of Sweat Is Obstructed, Usually Due To Hot, Humid Weather, Overdressing, Or Tight-Fitting Clothes.
Prickly Heat (Miliaria Rubra) Is A Type Of Heat Rash That Appears As Clusters Of Small, Red Bumps That Produce A Pricking Or Stinging Sensation (A).
Miliaria Crystallina Appears As Clear, Fluid-Filled Bumps That Generally Produce No Other Signs Or Symptoms (B).
Heat Rash Isn't Serious And Usually Resolves On Its Own.
You Can Prevent Heat Rash By Wearing Loose, Lightweight Clothing And Avoiding Excessive Heat And Humidity As Much As Possible.
6. Intertrigo -
Intertrigo Is Inflammation Caused By Skin-To-Skin Friction, Most Often In Warm, Moist Areas Of The Body, Such As The Groin, Between Folds Of Skin On The Abdomen, Under The Breasts, Under The Arms Or Between Toes.
The Affected Skin May Be Sensitive Or Painful, And Severe Cases Can Result In Oozing Sores, Cracked Skin Or Bleeding.
The Warm, Moist Environment, Coupled With Skin Irritation, Can Easily Result In Bacterial Or Fungal Infections At The Site.
Intertrigo Usually Clears Up If You Find A Way To The Affected Areas As Clean And Dry As Possible.
Wear Loose-Fitting Clothing, And Use Powder To Reduce Skin-To-Skin Friction In Affected Areas.
Weight Loss May Be Helpful As Well.
Infections Related To Intertrigo Require Drug Treatment.
7. Lichen Planus -
Lichen Planus Usually Appears As Purplish, Often Itchy, Flat-Topped Bumps (Lesions), Most Often On The Inner Forearm And Near The Wrists Or Ankles.
Other Common Locations Include The Lower Back, Neck And Legs.
The Condition May Develop Gradually Over A Couple Of Months.
After That, It Rarely Worsens, But It May Persist For Months Or Years.
You Can Usually Control Mild Lichen Playnus Symptoms, Such As Stinging And Itching, By Applying Cool Compresses Or Aloe Vera Gel To Affected Areas.
More-Severe Symptoms May Require Drug Treatment.
Lichen Planus May Also Affect The Mucous Membranes, Genitals, Scalp Or Nails.
Lesions On These Sites Are Generally More Troublesome Than Are Lesions On The Limbs, Persisting For Longer Periods And Often Recurring After Initial Healing.
8. Psoriasis -
Psoriasis Is The Rapid Buildup Of Rough, Scaly Skin That Occurs When The Life Cycle Of Skin Cells Rapidly Increases.
The Accumulation Of Dead Skin Cells Results In Thick, Silvery Scales And Itchy, Dry, Inflamed Patches That Are Sometimes Painful.
The Condition Tends To Flare Up Periodically And Then Subside For A Time Before Returning Again.
For Some People, Psoriasis Is A Mild Nuisance.
For Others, It Can Be Severely Disabling, Affecting Extensive Areas Of Skin For Long Periods And Often Occurring With A Distinct Type Of Arthritis — (Psoriatic Arthritis).
Topical Medications And Light Therapy May Help Reduce Signs And Symptoms Of The Skin Lesions.
9. Ringworm Of The Body (Tinea Corporis) -
Ringworm Of The Body (Tinea Corpus) Is A Fungal Infection That Appears As Itchy, Red, Scaly, Slightly Raised, Expanding Rings On The Body.
The Ring Grows Outward As The Infection Spreads, And The Center Area Becomes Less Actively Infected.
Ringworm Is Contagious.
You Can Catch The Infection Through Skin-To-Skin Contact With An Infected Person Or By Coming Into Close Contact With Contaminated Objects, Such As Unwashed Clothing Or Bedding.
Treatment Usually Requires Prescription Antifungal Medication.
A Tinea Infection In The Groin Is Called Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris), And A Tinea Infection Of The Foot Is Called Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis).
10. Rosacea -
Rosacea Is A Chronic, Inflammatory Skin Condition Of Adults That Looks Somewhat Like Acne.
It Causes Redness In The Face And Produces Either Small Red Bumps Or Pus-Filled Bumps.
For Most People, Rosacea Tends To Flare Up Periodically, Lessen In Intensity, And Then Flare Up Again.
Certain Foods, Skin Products, Extreme Temperatures And Sun Exposure Can Trigger An Episode.
Although There's No Cure, Treatments May Control Or Reduce The Signs And Symptoms.
11. Shingles (Herpes Zoster) -
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Is A Condition Caused By The Chickenpox Virus (Varicella-Zoster Virus).
After A Person Has Chickenpox, The Virus Remains Dormant, Or Inactive, In Nerve Cells.
If It's Reactivated, It Causes Shingles.
A Shingles Outbreak May Start With Vaguely Uncomfortable Sensations, Itching Or Pain With No Obvious External Cause.
Within Several Days, Clusters Of Small Blisters — Similar To The Chickenpox Rash — Appear In A Defined Area On One Side Of Your Body.
Over A Few More Days, The Blisters Break, Leaving Behind Ulcers That Dry And Form Crusts.
Shingles Usually Resolves Within A Few Weeks.
Antiviral Drugs May Lessen Pain Or Decrease The Likelihood Of Persistent Pain After The Rash Has Healed.
A Shingles Vaccine Is Recommended For Most People Older Than Age 60.
12. Swimmer's Itch (Cercarial Dermatitis) -
Swimmer's Itch (Cercarial Dermatitis) Is A Burning Or Itchy Rash Caused By An Allergic Reaction To A Waterborne Parasite That Burrows Into The Top Layer Of Skin.
The Rash Usually Produces Tiny Bumps Or Blisters.
Because Swimmer's Itch Is An Allergic Reaction, Repeated Exposure To Infected Water Can Increase A Person's Sensitivity And Result In Worse Symptoms With Each Subsequent Exposure.
Swimmer's Itch Isn't Serious And Usually Resolves Without Medical Treatment Within One Week.
At-Home Remedies — Soothing Lotions, Colloidal Oatmeal Baths Or Baking Soda Baths — May Lessen Symptoms.
Common Instruction For A Patient Of ERUPTIONS -
Home Remedies For ERUPTIONS -
1. Olive Oil -
Most Probable Mode Of Action- Not Known!
2. Alovera Gel -
Most Probable Mode Of Action- Not Known!
3. Cod liver Oil -
Most Probable Mode Of Action- Not Known!
4. Baking Powders -
Most Probable Mode Of Action- Not Known!
5. Mint Juice -
Most Probable Mode Of Action- Not Known!
6. Chamomile Tea -
Most Probable Mode Of Action- Not Known!
7. Almond Oil -
Most Probable Mode Of Action- Not Known!
For More Details :-
Ayurvedic Medicines For Eruptions -
Allopathic Medicines For Eruptions -
Homoeopathic Treatment For Eruptions -
One Single Simple Drug Substance In Its Most Suitable Potency, According To Symptom Similarity Based On Totality!
In Case Of Eruptions, List Of Useful Remedies (According To REPERTORY
by Oscar E. BOERICKE, M.D.) Are As Below-
1. The Act Of Breaking Out, Appearing, Or Becoming Visible, As Eruption Of Teeth.
2. Visible Efflorescent Lesions Of The Skin Due To Disease, With Redness, Prominence, Or Both; A Rash.Creeping Eruption - Cutaneous Larva Migrans.
Drug Eruption - An Eruption Or A Solitary Lesion Caused By A Drug Taken Internally.
Fixed Eruption - A Circumscribed Inflammatory Skin Lesion(s) Recurring At The Same Site(s) Over A Period Of Months Or Years; Each Attack Lasts Only A Few Days But Leaves Residual Pigmentation Which Is Cumulative.
Pathological Point Of View -
"Skin Rashes Can Occur From A Variety Of Factors, Including Infections, Heat, Allergens, Immune System Disorders And Medications."
1. Atopic Dermatitis -
One Of The Most Common Skin Disorders That Causes A Rash Is Atopic Dermatitis, Also Known As Eczema.
Atopic Dermatitis Is An Ongoing (Chronic) Condition That Causes Itchy, Inflamed Skin.
Most Often It Appears As Patches On The Face, Neck, Trunk Or Limbs.
It Tends To Flare Up Periodically And Then Subside For A Time.
At-Home Interventions, Such As Avoiding Harsher Soaps And Detergents Or Other Irritants And Applying Creams Or Lotions, Can Lessen Symptoms Or Reduce The Risk Of Flare-Ups.
Medicated Creams Or Ointments Also Can Lessen Symptoms.
2. Christmas Tree Rash (Pityriasis Rosea) -
Christmas Tree Rash (Pityriasis Rosea) Is A Fine, Itchy, Scaly Rash That Usually Appears First As A Single Patch On The Chest, Abdomen Or Back.
After This First Appearance (Herald Patch), The Rash May Spread As Small Patches To Other Parts Of The Back And Chest And To The Limbs.
The Rash May Form A Pattern On The Back That Resembles The Outline Of A Christmas Tree.
Pityriasis Rosea Usually Resolves Without Treatment Within Six To Eight Weeks, But It Can Last Several Months.
Medicated Lotions May Lessen Itchiness And May Speed The Disappearance Of The Rash.
Often, Though, No Treatment Is Required.
3. Contact Dermatitis -
Irritant Contact Dermatitis (A) Usually Produces A Dry, Scaly, Non-Itchy Rash.
Exposure To Chemicals, Such As Cleaning Products Or Industrial Chemicals, Causes This Condition.
The Irritant Will Cause A Rash On Anyone Exposed To It, But Some People's Skin May Be More Easily Affected.
Areas With Thinner Skin, Such As The Eyelids, Are More Likely To React.
The Severity Of A Reaction May Vary With Duration Of Exposure And The Amount Of Irritant.
Allergic Contact Dermatitis (B) Produces A Very Itchy, Red Rash With Bumps And Sometimes Blisters.
Common Allergy-Causing Agents (Allergens) Include Latex Rubber, Nickel And Poison Ivy.
Allergic Contact Dermatitis Develops After Your Initial Exposure To The Allergen.
Avoiding The Irritant Or Allergen Allows The Rash To Heal, And Medications May Improve Symptoms.
4. Drug Rash -
While Any Medication May Cause A Drug Rash, Common Culprits Include Antibiotics, Anti-Seizure Medications And Water Pills (Diuretics). Some Drugs Are More Likely To Produce A Rash If The Skin Is Exposed To Sunlight.
A Drug Rash, Which Usually Starts Within The First Week Of Taking A New Medication, Often Begins As Discrete Red Spots That Spread, Covering Large Areas Of The Body.
The Rash Usually Resolves In Days To Weeks After Discontinuing The Medication.
A Drug Rash Can Rarely Be Part Of A More Serious, Potentially Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction That Affects The Respiratory System And Other Organs.
These Severe Reactions Require Emergency Care.
5. Heat Rash (Miliaria) -
Prickly Heat (Miliaria Rubra) Is A Type Of Heat Rash That Appears As Clusters Of Small, Red Bumps That Produce A Pricking Or Stinging Sensation (A).
Miliaria Crystallina Appears As Clear, Fluid-Filled Bumps That Generally Produce No Other Signs Or Symptoms (B).
Heat Rash Isn't Serious And Usually Resolves On Its Own.
You Can Prevent Heat Rash By Wearing Loose, Lightweight Clothing And Avoiding Excessive Heat And Humidity As Much As Possible.
6. Intertrigo -
The Affected Skin May Be Sensitive Or Painful, And Severe Cases Can Result In Oozing Sores, Cracked Skin Or Bleeding.
The Warm, Moist Environment, Coupled With Skin Irritation, Can Easily Result In Bacterial Or Fungal Infections At The Site.
Intertrigo Usually Clears Up If You Find A Way To The Affected Areas As Clean And Dry As Possible.
Wear Loose-Fitting Clothing, And Use Powder To Reduce Skin-To-Skin Friction In Affected Areas.
Weight Loss May Be Helpful As Well.
Infections Related To Intertrigo Require Drug Treatment.
7. Lichen Planus -
Other Common Locations Include The Lower Back, Neck And Legs.
The Condition May Develop Gradually Over A Couple Of Months.
After That, It Rarely Worsens, But It May Persist For Months Or Years.
You Can Usually Control Mild Lichen Playnus Symptoms, Such As Stinging And Itching, By Applying Cool Compresses Or Aloe Vera Gel To Affected Areas.
More-Severe Symptoms May Require Drug Treatment.
Lichen Planus May Also Affect The Mucous Membranes, Genitals, Scalp Or Nails.
Lesions On These Sites Are Generally More Troublesome Than Are Lesions On The Limbs, Persisting For Longer Periods And Often Recurring After Initial Healing.
8. Psoriasis -
The Accumulation Of Dead Skin Cells Results In Thick, Silvery Scales And Itchy, Dry, Inflamed Patches That Are Sometimes Painful.
The Condition Tends To Flare Up Periodically And Then Subside For A Time Before Returning Again.
For Some People, Psoriasis Is A Mild Nuisance.
For Others, It Can Be Severely Disabling, Affecting Extensive Areas Of Skin For Long Periods And Often Occurring With A Distinct Type Of Arthritis — (Psoriatic Arthritis).
Topical Medications And Light Therapy May Help Reduce Signs And Symptoms Of The Skin Lesions.
9. Ringworm Of The Body (Tinea Corporis) -
The Ring Grows Outward As The Infection Spreads, And The Center Area Becomes Less Actively Infected.
Ringworm Is Contagious.
You Can Catch The Infection Through Skin-To-Skin Contact With An Infected Person Or By Coming Into Close Contact With Contaminated Objects, Such As Unwashed Clothing Or Bedding.
Treatment Usually Requires Prescription Antifungal Medication.
A Tinea Infection In The Groin Is Called Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris), And A Tinea Infection Of The Foot Is Called Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis).
10. Rosacea -
It Causes Redness In The Face And Produces Either Small Red Bumps Or Pus-Filled Bumps.
For Most People, Rosacea Tends To Flare Up Periodically, Lessen In Intensity, And Then Flare Up Again.
Certain Foods, Skin Products, Extreme Temperatures And Sun Exposure Can Trigger An Episode.
Although There's No Cure, Treatments May Control Or Reduce The Signs And Symptoms.
11. Shingles (Herpes Zoster) -
After A Person Has Chickenpox, The Virus Remains Dormant, Or Inactive, In Nerve Cells.
If It's Reactivated, It Causes Shingles.
A Shingles Outbreak May Start With Vaguely Uncomfortable Sensations, Itching Or Pain With No Obvious External Cause.
Within Several Days, Clusters Of Small Blisters — Similar To The Chickenpox Rash — Appear In A Defined Area On One Side Of Your Body.
Over A Few More Days, The Blisters Break, Leaving Behind Ulcers That Dry And Form Crusts.
Shingles Usually Resolves Within A Few Weeks.
Antiviral Drugs May Lessen Pain Or Decrease The Likelihood Of Persistent Pain After The Rash Has Healed.
A Shingles Vaccine Is Recommended For Most People Older Than Age 60.
12. Swimmer's Itch (Cercarial Dermatitis) -
The Rash Usually Produces Tiny Bumps Or Blisters.
Because Swimmer's Itch Is An Allergic Reaction, Repeated Exposure To Infected Water Can Increase A Person's Sensitivity And Result In Worse Symptoms With Each Subsequent Exposure.
Swimmer's Itch Isn't Serious And Usually Resolves Without Medical Treatment Within One Week.
At-Home Remedies — Soothing Lotions, Colloidal Oatmeal Baths Or Baking Soda Baths — May Lessen Symptoms.
For More Details :-
Common Instruction For A Patient Of ERUPTIONS -
- Don't Rub Skin Too Much.
- Avoid Chemical Based Soaps.
- Use Herbal Products.
- Use Sunscreen Lotion.
- Avoid Bathing Excessively.
- Try To Manage Stress.
Home Remedies For ERUPTIONS -
1. Olive Oil -
Most Probable Mode Of Action- Not Known!
2. Alovera Gel -
Most Probable Mode Of Action- Not Known!
3. Cod liver Oil -
Most Probable Mode Of Action- Not Known!
4. Baking Powders -
Most Probable Mode Of Action- Not Known!
5. Mint Juice -
Most Probable Mode Of Action- Not Known!
6. Chamomile Tea -
Most Probable Mode Of Action- Not Known!
7. Almond Oil -
Most Probable Mode Of Action- Not Known!
For More Details :-
- http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-a-Rash
- http://www.naturalnews.com/028825_skin_rashes_natural_remedies.html#
- http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Body-Rash.html
Ayurvedic Medicines For Eruptions -
Allopathic Medicines For Eruptions -
- Ointments
- Moisturisers.
- Lotions.
- Antihistamine Agents.
- Anti-fungal Agents.
Homoeopathic Treatment For Eruptions -
One Single Simple Drug Substance In Its Most Suitable Potency, According To Symptom Similarity Based On Totality!
In Case Of Eruptions, List Of Useful Remedies (According To REPERTORY
by Oscar E. BOERICKE, M.D.) Are As Below-
ERUPTIONS
Copper-colored -- Ars., Calc. iod., Carbo an., Kreos., Nit. ac.
Dry, scaly -- Alumen, Anag., Ant. c., Ars., Ars. iod., Berb. aq., Bov., Cadm. s., Canth., Corydal., Euphorb. d., Graph., Hydrocot., Iod., Kali ars., Kali m., Kali s., Lith. c., Lyc., Malandr., Merc. s., Nat. m., Nit. ac., Petrol., Phos., Phyt., Pip. m., Pix l., Psor., Sars., Selen., Sep., Sul., Tub., Xerophyl.
Humid, moist -- Æthiops, Ant. c., Ant. t., Bar. c., Bov., Caust., Chrysarob., Clem., Crot. t., Dulc., Graph., Hep., Lyc., Mancin., Merc. s., Mez., Nat. m., Oleand., Petrol., Psor., Rhus t., Sep., Staph., Stront., Variol., Viola tr.
Pustular -- Alnus, Ant. c., Ant. t., Bell., Berb. v., Bufo, Chel., Cic., Crot. t., Echin., Euphorb., Hep., Hippoz., iris, Jugl. r., Kali bich., Kali iod., Kreos., Lach., Merc. c., Merc. s., Nit. ac., Phyt.,Psor., Ran. b., Rhus v., Sep., Sil., Sul., Sul. iod., Taxus, Variol.
scabby -- Ant. c., Ars., Calc. c., Chrysarob., Cic., Dulc., Graph., Hep., Lyc., Merc., Mez., Mur. ac., Nat. m., Petrol., Staph., Sul., Viola tr., Vinca.
Winter
Better in -- Kali bich., Sars.
Worse in -- Aloe, Alum., Ars., Petrol., Psor., Sabad.
Worse in -- Aloe, Alum., Ars., Petrol., Psor., Sabad.
Spring
Worse in -- Nat. s., Psor., Sang., Sars.
For Detail Study Of Above Mentioned Individual Remedy From HOMŒOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA
by William BOERICKE, M.D.:-
Special Thanks To Damini Rathwa & Moriwala Mahera.
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