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Diagnosis of Rashes

Diagnosis of a simple rash usually involves performing a physical examination of the affected skin and taking a personal and family history, including information about medical conditions (e.g., allergies, asthma).

During the physical examination, the physician evaluates the features of the rash Features examined include the area(s) of the body affected (called distribution) and the type, shape, and arrangement of the lesions (e.g., patches, blisters [vesicles], papule...Read the full article