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health advisory Hospital Diseases 2007-11-12 20:38:08

I've got an annoying rash around my kneck and on the inside of my right elbow. A few weeks ago I had my nails done so I can't scratch like I normally could when it would start to itch. The rash is maybe a week old (at most) and I can't remember changing laundry detergent. I had to take off the necklace my boyfriend got me for my birthday (back the first week in April) because it was bothering the rash... any advice?

Answer:

Rash 101 - Introduction to Common Skin Rashes

Medical Author: Alan Rockoff, MD

Medical Editor: Frederick Hecht, MD

The word "rash" means an outbreak of red bumps on the body. The way people use this term, "a rash" can refer to many different skin conditions. The most common of these are:

Scaly patches of skin not caused by infection.

Scaly patches of skin produced by fungus or bacterial infection.

Red, itchy bumps or patches all over the place.

Although rashes are seldom dangerous, self-diagnosis is not usually a good idea. Proper evaluation of a skin rash requires a visit to a doctor or other healthcare professional. The following guidelines may help you decide what category your rash falls into.

Related rash articles:

Rash - on WebMD

Can Soaps & Detergents Cause a Rash?

Medical Author: Alan Rockoff, MD

Medical Editor: Frederick Hecht, MD, F.A.A.P.

For years, patients have been coming to my office with eczema, complaining that they had changed their soaps and detergents but their rashes had not gone away.