Skin rashes – red flag symptoms

Dr Anish Kotecha highlights red flag symptoms associated with presentations of rash, and lists possible causes to consider.

by Dr Anish Kotecha
Urticaria rash on the skin of a 61-year-old woman after partial treatment with antihistamine drugs (Photo: Dr P Marazzi/Science Photo Library)
Urticaria rash on the skin of a 61-year-old woman after partial treatment with antihistamine drugs (Photo: Dr P Marazzi/Science Photo Library)

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