McDonough, GA Dermatologist

McDonough, GA Dermatologist

McDonough, GA Dermatologist

Red, Itchy Rash? Get the Skinny on Dermatitis

Red, Itchy Rash? Get the Skinny on Dermatitis

You've probably had a rash at some point or another, whether from poison ivy or the chickenpox or something more unusual. Why does your skin break out in red blotches like that? More important, is there anything you can do about it?

We often think of the skin as a barrier-it keeps the insides of our bodies in, and it keeps the outside world out. But our skin is also filled with special cells of the immune system. These cells protect the skin and body against viruses, bacteria and other threats. Whenever these cells detect a suspicious substance, they begin a chain reaction in the skin that leads to inflammation. The medical name for this reaction is dermatitis. But it's more commonly known as a rash.

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https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2012/04/red-itchy-rash