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What types of rashes are contagious?
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Viral,bacteria,fungi: Many skin rashes are caused by infections such as herpes, zoster, staph, and tinea. These rashes are all contagious and need to be treated.
Answered 11/21/2016
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Viral etc.: Viral bacteria and fungal rashes can be contagious.
Answered 9/1/2013
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Impetigo: Impetigo and scabies are two which came to mind. People with chickenpox are quite contagious although not necessarily through the skin alone.
Answered 9/1/2013
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