Understanding cutaneous reactions
Cutaneous rashes are inflammatory reactions of the skin, occurring in certain infectious diseases, allergies, underlying medical conditions, upon administration of medications (systemic or topical) including reactions at the infusion site or reactions to medical adhesives.
Some of the most common inflammatory skin conditions include:
Eczema, or dermatitis, is a common inflammatory skin condition which can affect anyone at any age.
Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common types of eczema, affecting up to 30% of children and persisting into adulthood in 25% of cases.16
Other types of eczema include contact and seborrheic dermatitis.
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder, known to be the most prevalent autoimmune disease in humans. Up to 5% of the world’s population suffers from psoriasis.17
Chronic plaque (psoriasis vulgaris) is the most common form of psoriasis, and accounts for about 90% of its cases.18
