Question 1

my sister has a rash that looks like it might've started out as a spider bite. can some bites form rashes that spread quickly?

Accepted Answer

Abscess?: If there is any evidence of pus or an abscess this needs to be seen urgently.  And, any spreading rash should be evaluated in person urgently.

Question 2

i was taking amoxicillin for strep throat and 8 days in i got an itchy rash that quickly spread to my whole upper body (lower body only light rash). i'm in a third world country. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Rash: Hi, It sounds like it might be a reaction to the Antibiotic. I would stop taking it and take an antihistamine daily until the rash calms down.  Cool compresses, protection from sunburn, and medical care if the symptoms worsen. Good Luck!

Question 3

why do rashes spread so easily?

Accepted Answer

Some spread some not: Some rashes can be contagious from one part of the body  to others.  Some rashes represent the over enthusiasm of the immune system to a virus or infection and since the virus is everywhere in the body, so is the rash.  Other rashes don't spread at all.   It really depends on the rash.

Question 4

what types of rashes can rats spread to humans?

Accepted Answer

Contact dermatitis: If an indoor - outdoor cat or other pet gets an allergin like poisen ivy on their fur this may be spred to his owners.

Question 5

if i touch the blister or the rashes, then i touch other parts of my body, will it spread?

Accepted Answer

If the blister: Or rash is caused by bacteria or viruses, yes it can spread.  Exact likelihood depends on many things such as number of organisms transmitted.

Question 6

my friend has a skin rash, he said it started out small and just it started to spread. red areas and is itchy. what kind of rashes could it be?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: If could be related to bites/scabies or may have started from something his skin came in contact with. Have your doctor examine it to make the diagnosis and begin proper treatment. All the best

Question 7

i have some rashes that started 3 days ago.  it's around my chest area.  it's like a cluster or red tiny bumps and now spread to underneath armpits?

Accepted Answer

Virus: Rash of localized "red bumps... Which spread from chest to armpit", in a middle age man, is compatible with shingles. The virus follows nerve tracts, suggested by this pattern of evolution. If caught early enough, a course of medication can be prescribed by doctor to abort the advancing infection.

Question 8

i keep on having red rashes and it spreads in my body whenever i scratch it. previous doctor told me it's urticaria. what's the best thing should i do?

Accepted Answer

Dermatographic: This can best be controlled with an antihistamine- if the rash only occurs with scratching.  If they are raised without having been scratched, then they are hives which likewise can usually be controlled with antihistamne 2-4 x daily.

Question 9

i have rashes on my hands, it starts as a tiny blood clot, develops a wound,the brown part rips off and leaves behind a mark which itches and spreads?

Accepted Answer

Rash: There are many possibilities.  The most likely is a fungal rash.  Try OTC lotrimin (clotrimazole) twice a day for  a week on the rash.  If it does not improve or resolve, then have your rash looked at by your doctor or a dermatologist.

Question 10

itchy inner thighs (rashes)swollen large patches. when i spread my legs it's like a half basketball size. symmetrical. 5days so far. can't be friction?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Possibly heat rash.  Also may be fungal or even an allergic reaction or sensitivity to your underwear.  Consider chaffing gel, and cotton only underwear or boxers.  If fungal may benefit from over the counter fungal products.  If gets worse or persists, I would seek out an opinion from your family doc to get a look at it and possibly benefit from a prescription.

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My sister has a rash that looks like it might've started out as a spider bite. can some bites form rashes that spread quickly?

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I was taking amoxicillin for strep throat and 8 days in i got an itchy rash that quickly spread to my whole upper body (lower body only light rash). i'm in a third world country. what should i do?

A member asked:

Why do rashes spread so easily?

A member asked:

What types of rashes can rats spread to humans?

A member asked:

If i touch the blister or the rashes, then i touch other parts of my body, will it spread?

A member asked:

My friend has a skin rash, he said it started out small and just it started to spread. red areas and is itchy. what kind of rashes could it be?

A member asked:

I have some rashes that started 3 days ago. it's around my chest area. it's like a cluster or red tiny bumps and now spread to underneath armpits?

A member asked:

I keep on having red rashes and it spreads in my body whenever i scratch it. previous doctor told me it's urticaria. what's the best thing should i do?

A member asked:

I have rashes on my hands, it starts as a tiny blood clot, develops a wound,the brown part rips off and leaves behind a mark which itches and spreads?

A member asked:

Itchy inner thighs (rashes)swollen large patches. when i spread my legs it's like a half basketball size. symmetrical. 5days so far. can't be friction?

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