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What is the definition or description of: rash all over except palms and soles?
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Description varies!: Description of rash on the body can vary with the causal conditions. Flat lesions (macule), palpable rash (papules), one with clear fluid (vesicles), rash with pus (pustules), rash with scales (scaly), darker rashe (hyperchromic), and rash with absent color (hypochromic) are the usual description of rash. Viruses, allergies, bacterial infections, and toxic agents - all cause rashes.
Answered 12/17/2012
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See below: A rash that covers most of your body can be due to a variety of causes including: 1. Infection 2. Drug allergy 3. Allergy to contact exposure such as detergent, poison ivy, soap 4. Hives due to a variety of causes 5. Bug bites - e.g.Scabies the palms and soles may be spared due to the thickness of the skin in these areas. A rash may be present under the skin that is not visible in these regions.
Answered 7/4/2013
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