We are all well aware of the itchy red patches that we sometimes get post a mosquito bite or an insect bite. However, for some people, these rashes appear without any insect bite. And the worst part is these get worse as one scratches them. Skin rash is a common problem that infects a good part of our population for many and no reasons. Sometimes, it results from stress, sometimes as an allergy to a specific food item, sometimes it is due to harsh sunlight and sometimes it appears for no definitive reason.
Ayurvedic practitioners classify skin rashes as a Kushtha or skin disease and a Vrana or inflammation disease. They recommend a proper skin disease ayurvedic treatment that works not just on the symptoms but on the root cause of this problem.
How Skin Rashes Can Be Classified Into Different Categories?
Skin rashes are categorized into different categories on the basis of underlying skin disease or allergy that resulted in their outbreak.
● Contact Dermatitis: These rashes result from direct skin contact with a specific irritant like metal, detergent, soaps, shampoo or any harsh chemical-based substance. The immune system lodged in our skin perceives this contact as an attack and reacts defensively by creating itchy, red, and painful bumps on the contact area. The best treatment for this condition is to avoid getting in touch with such triggers
● Atopic Dermatitis: It is commonly known as eczema or a dry skin rash. There are several reasons for atopic dermatitis, the most common ones include hereditary reasons, asthma, excess stress, work pressures, unhygienic skin conditions, etc. It appears on the skin in the form of inflammatory, dry red blotches that cause pain and itch constantly. The treatment for this condition is a long one and requires strict modifications in the diet and lifestyle of the patient.
● Miliaria: It is the common summer rash that results from prickly heat, sweat, and humidity. It appears when sweat ducts of certain parts of the skin get blocked. These rashes appear in the form of fluid-filled blisters as well as red bumps that are very itchy.
● Intertrigo: Intertrigo is a skin rash that appears in-between the skin folds like under the breasts, in-between abdominal folds, armpits, groin area, and so forth. Usual triggers include excessive sweat, friction, and heat.
● Rosacea: It is a common skin condition that mostly affects the face and leads to the formation of red bumps or inflamed patches all over the face. The basic triggers for this problem include environmental and genetic factors.
● Lupus: Lupus is caused by an oversensitive immune system that works against its own cells and organs. It takes its own cells as threats and starts reacting against them. Lupus is scaly rashes that have no permanent cure. The only prevention is to avoid the triggers and bring required changes in one’s lifestyle.
● Chickenpox: It is a very rare condition that leads to the formation of painful, itchy, and red coloured blisters all over the body. It is a contagious skin condition that can easily spread through touch. It is a viral infection that often leaves permanent scars over human skin.
● Shingles: It mostly happens to those who suffered from chickenpox in the past. The virus present in their system reactivates in a modified form leading to a skin condition called shingles. Shingles is not a contagious condition but it results in painful skin rashes that cause a lot of unrest and discomfort to the sufferer.
● Drug Allergy: Drug allergy is caused by some specific kind of medicine that leads to an allergic reaction and leads to rashes and inflammation in the skin. The most kind of drug allergies includes itchy welts, red bumps, and hives. The only solution to this condition is to discontinue the drug that caused the outbreak. Sometimes, antihistamines are useful in curing this problem.
● Pityriasis Rosea: There are various theories as to what exactly causes this problem but it is considered as a viral infection. It begins with a large-sized patch that then spreads to other parts of the body. It mostly occurs on the upper limbs and upper torso. The common symptoms include redness, inflammation, and itchiness, and the formation of rashes.
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