A viral rash, also called viral exanthem, is a skin condition that can occur when you contract a viral infection. Viral rashes are not the same as rashes due to allergic reactions, such as from a ...

Viral infections such as measles or even the common cold can cause rashes. Viral rashes in adults and kids are common. Medically, this is called a viral exanthem or a viral exanthem rash. “Exanthem'' ...

There are two common causes of 'new' itchy rashes in adults (as opposed to eczema which often starts in childhood) - allergy and infections. Rashes caused by allergy are often triggered by ...

Miliaria rubra affects deeper layers of the skin and is the most common form of heat rash in adults. This is the most severe ...

Pityriasis rosea is a common, self-limiting rash that starts with a single patch and typically affects healthy adolescents and young adults. Its itchy round lesions can look similar to ringworm (tinea ...

Tinea versicolor is a fungal skin infection caused by a type of yeast. It's a common cause of skin rash in teens and young adults. It causes lots of round and oval-shaped patches on the skin, ...