Summary | Skin rash on the back

Summary

Skin rashes on the back occur relatively frequently. There are numerous causes of rashes in this area. The cause is not always easy to find.In principle, one tries to combine and harmonize the possible causes, consisting of allergic reaction, toxic reaction or infectiological cause with the appearance of the skin.

A classic combination would be an eczematous skin change of the back after the application of a new shower gel or detergent. An experienced dermatologist will often and sometimes with the help of his magnifying dermoscope make the diagnosis based on the gaze diagnosis. Dermatologists describe the skin condition as dry or moist, sharply defined or leaking, isolated or extensive, scaly or not, itchy or painful.

Numerous infectious diseases, especially children’s diseases, can also lead to skin rashes on the back. In this case, the skin reactions must be set in connection with the accompanying symptoms, such as fever, cough, cold and the patient’s age. There are numerous attempts to treat rashes of the back.

First, any skin creams, lotions and detergents that may be causing the rash should be changed. Allergic reactions can be treated mainly with Fenistil® Gel (for local findings) or with cetirizine in tablet form (for larger findings). Sometimes the use of cortisone creams or even in tablet form must be considered.