rash

Pathol any skin eruption

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rash

[rash]

(medicine)

A lay term for nearly any skin eruption, but more commonly for acute inflammatory dermatoses.

(mining engineering)

Very impure coal, so mixed with waste material as to be unsalable.

The following article is from The Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1979). It might be outdated or ideologically biased.

Rash

an eruption on the skin or mucous membrane of man, the cause of which can be either external and internal. Rashes accompany skin and other types of diseases. The external causes can be physical or chemical, while internal causes include diseases of the nervous and hemopoietic systems, metabolic disorders and functional disorders of certain organs (digestion, endocrine glands), infectious diseases (measles, scarlet fever), and allergic reactions (urticaria). Rashes may be primary or secondary. Primary rashes appear on previously normal skin or mucous membrane (spots, wheals, vesicles, pustules, tubercles). Secondary rashes appear as a further development of primary elements (pigmentation, scales, crusts, abrasions, ulcers, fissures, scars). The location, number, combination, color, shape, depth, and duration of the eruptions are helpful in diagnosing the disease.

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"With Aquaphor's 90 years of skin care expertise, we developed a maximum strength zinc oxide paste made for diaper rash that feels light and is free of unpleasant odors, parabens or fragrances that can irritate baby's delicate skin," says Erynn Keefe, marketing director, Aquaphor at Wilton, Conn.-based Beiersdorf.

Fast relief for babies

I previously had a product on the market for treating diaper rash, sore breasts from nursing, irritation from exercise, and other complaints using the same technology and patent.

Crisco is an effective vaginal lubricant

In this article, we discuss the special attention that is required in the initial skin care of newborns, and we address what measures, beyond the basic skin care principles, are required for patients with conditions such as atopic dermatitis, acne, contact and allergic dermatitis, and diaper rash.

Skin-cleansing and care principles for special pediatric populations

Written for medical students and physicians in settings from primary care to the emergency room, this acute care reference covers common and uncommon minor emergencies, from head trauma and diaper rash to coyote bite, Crazy Glue on the eyelid, and, worst of all, zipper entrapment.

Minor emergencies, 3d ed. (online access included)

and as another bonus, neither of our children ever had diaper rash!

Diapers

Closely held Stiefel, maker of remedies for skin ailments such as acne and diaper rash, is seeking about $4 billion, the person said.

Stiefel Laboratories Inc

There's the Tummy Bar ($10.95) for expectant mothers, designed to help prevent stretch marks, and the Baby Bum Bar ($8.95), an all natural treatment for diaper rash. CONTACT: Moon Valley Organics, (360)474-1819, www.moonvalleyhoney.com.

Hold the petroleum

GEORGE MACINTYRE, former Vanderbilt football coach, regarding his roster, which included 26 freshmen and 25 sophomores: "Our biggest concern this season will be diaper rash."

Coaches' corner

A jury this week cleared a Florence doctor of wrongdoing in a medical malpractice suit that alleged he negligently prescribed a steroid cream to treat a diaper rash on an infant who stopped growing and developed severe withdrawal symptoms as a result.

Jury sides with physician in case of bad diaper rash

The new product, which contains nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent as a main ingredient, combats various dermatitis symptoms including insect bites, hand eczema, diaper rash and heat rash.

Pfizer Japan Releases OTC Topical Drug

I had a different problem--something your mom might like to call "diaper rash." I haven't worn diapers in years.

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