Skin rashes: what a clinician needs to see
How to describe and record a rash so it can be assessed properly.
When to get emergency care
- Call 112 for a rash that does not fade under a glass, or a rash with a stiff neck or swollen lips.
Get emergency help or call 112.
Guide
A rash is easier to assess when it can be seen. Take a photo in good light. Note when it started. Note if it itches or hurts. Note any new soap, food or medicine. A rash that does not fade under a glass needs care now.