Arthritis Skin Rashes
Rashes involve changes in the color or texture of your skin.
Alternative Names
Skin redness or inflammation; Skin lesion; Rubor; Skin rash; Erythema
Considerations
Often, the cause of a rash can be determined from its visible characteristics and other symptoms.
Common Causes
A simple rash is called dermatitis, meaning inflammation of the skin.
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