Skin Rashes and Non-Allergic Causes

Recently I saw a number of skin rashes of the hands and feet and legs that were not caused by allergy but due to infestation by mites. Mites can be transferred from human to human or from pets to human.

Itchy rashes can be caused by parasites and fungal infestation. Each of these have their particular manifestation. Psoriasis can be at times itchy. So is a very particular skin condition called dermatitis herpetiformis which is extremely itchy.

So remember, not all itchy skin rashes are caused by allergy and therefore a diagnosis is not always straightforward.

And my learning continues...