How to Tell if a Skin Rash is an Allergic Reaction or an Infection?
1. Introduction An allergic skin reaction usually presents with intense itching, raised hives, and rapidly spreading redness triggered by an environmental exposure. An infectious rash is typically localized, causes distinct pain or tenderness rather than pure itching, and is often accompanied by localized warmth, swelling, or a systemic fever. Accurately determining the etiology of a … Read more