When you develop a rash on your skin, you will most certainly find yourself wondering what caused this mysterious skin irritation. Before you decide to ignore your new rash or just throw some lotion on it and continue with your day, you should take the time to explore the many potential causes. This is especially important if you are prone to skin irritation and find yourself suffering from rashes on a frequent basis. Once you have an idea of what you are dealing with, you can get to a dermatologist's office or another doctor's office to get the problem taken care of.

Skin Cancer

Most people assume that skin cancer usually involves a mole or another individual mass on the skin rather than an extensive breakout or rash. However, sometimes what may seem like just another skin rash is a sign of developing cancer.

Some cases of squamous cell carcinoma may actually develop as scaly patches of skin much like a dry skin rash or contact dermatitis. Bumps that are raised and red or even the same tone as your skin could also be early signs of skin cancer. As such, it is important to take such skin rashes seriously and have them checked out as soon as they appear.

Blood Cancer

Surprisingly, skin cancer is not the only type of cancer that can cause skin cancer. A cancer of the blood, known as lymphoma, can also be the cause of irritation of the skin and rashes. Red lesions that appear as scaly patches can be attributed to lymphoma.

Gluten Sensitivity or Allergies

Sometimes, a skin rash can occur because of something seemingly unrelated to the skin. When a person has an undiagnosed allergy or sensitivity to gluten, for example, they can develop various skin reactions.

Many people who are allergic or sensitive to gluten will develop red patchy rashes on their trunk (torso) or on their hands, mouth, and other areas of the body after consuming gluten (particularly in large amounts). Sometimes, an allergy to gluten can also cause large hives. Another common gluten-related skin condition occurs when a person has raised red bumps that are rough to the touch on their upper arms or other areas of the body. This condition is known as keratosis pilaris.

Stress

Believe it or not, there is not always a precise physical cause for your skin irritation and rashes. Stress can sometimes be the culprit for your itching and discomfort. When a person becomes stressed out, they may not eat or sleep well and may not drink enough water. All of these habits can lead to dry or irritated skin. And some people tend to break out into rashes or hives when stressed out or overly anxious.

Now that you know some of the possible surprising causes for your skin irritation, you can schedule a dermatologist appointment so that you and your doctor can try to figure out what is irritating you and get it resolved as soon as possible. Go to this web-site for more information on how dermatologists can help you with your skin rash.