rashes

Itchy red patches

Rashes is the plural of rash—an outbreak of red, irritated skin from allergy, infection, or irritation: The baby broke out in rashes whenever we tried new foods.

Also the third-person singular of the verb rash, meaning to act hastily, though this use is rare.

For the adjective meaning impetuous, see rash.

conditions

eczema

Inflammatory skin disorder

rosacea · impetigo · shingles · cellulitis · scabies · ringworm · measles · chickenpox · lupus · hives

symptoms

itching

Irritating skin sensation

burning · stinging · tingling · discomfort · tenderness · warmth · dryness · flaking · peeling · cracking

appearance

hives

Raised itchy skin reaction

vesicles · pustules · blisters · plaques · patches · spots · wheals · lesions · erythema · blotches

treatment

hydrocortisone

Adrenal steroid hormone

ointment · cream · lotion · steroid · epinephrine · moisturizer · soothing · aloe · prescription · dermatologist

outbreak

flare-up

Sudden recurrence of symptoms

reaction · episode · recurrence · onset · trigger · acute · chronic · widespread · localized · contagious

causes

nettles

Prickly plants causing rash

chemicals · allergens · pollen · dander · mold · peanuts · shellfish · medications · sunburn · friction

Categories
Opposites
skin_condition

rashesclear skin

Blemish-free facial surface

smooth skin · flawless skin · bruises · cuts · scars

behavioral_quality

rashesdeliberations

Careful group discussion

considerations

Phrases
Family

rash, brash, rashly, rashness, rashest

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G