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rashIn medicine, eruption on the surface of the skin. It is usually raised and red or it may contain vesicles filled with fluid. It may also be scaly or crusty. Characteristic rashes are produced by infectious diseases, such as chickenpox, measles, German measles, and scarlet fever. The severity of the rash usually reflects the severity of the disease. Rashes are also produced as an allergic response to stings from insects and plants. These are often alleviated by antihistamines and they usually resolve within a few days. Chronic rashes are present in patients with some skin diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis. |
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| The new product, which contains nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent as a main ingredient, combats various dermatitis symptoms including insect bites, hand eczema, diaper rash and heat rash. An alternative is lightly fragranced body talc that also absorbs perspiration and helps to prevent heat rash. Heat rash may occur in hot and humid environments where workers' skin surfaces are constantly bathed in perspiration. |
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