Skin Rash (Exanthema): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following forms of exanthema (skin rash) can be distinguished:

According to localization:

  • Generalized
  • Localized

By type:

  • Erythematous – associated with a reddening of the skin.
  • Hemorrhagic – accompanied by bleeding
  • Macular – associated with the formation of spots
  • Morbilliform – accompanied by a rash similar to measles.
  • Papular – accompanied by the formation of nodules.
  • Pustular – accompanied by the formation of pustules
  • Squamous – associated with the formation of scales
  • Ulcerous – associated with the formation of ulcers
  • Urticarial – associated with the formation of wheals.
  • Vesicular – associated with the formation of vesicles.
  • Accompanied by the formation of:
    • Erosions (secondary skin or mucosal changes (efflorescence) characterized by a loss of the epidermis (epidermis) or, in the case of mucous membranes, the epithelium with the dermis (dermis) or mucosal own layer intact).
    • Crusts
    • Rhagades (narrow, cleft-shaped crack that cuts through all layers of the epidermis (epidermis). Synonym: Schrunde)

In terms of shape, the exanthema can be monomorphic (single-celled) or polymorphic (multiform).