rash
Plural
rashes
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a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction
- A rash is a change in the skin's appearance, often characterized by redness, bumps, or blisters.
- Rashes can be caused by various factors such as allergic reactions, infections, medications, or underlying medical conditions.
- Common types of rashes include eczema, contact dermatitis, heat rash, and viral rashes like measles or chickenpox.
- Symptoms of a rash may include itching, burning, or discomfort in the affected area.
- Treatment for a rash depends on its cause and may involve topical creams or ointments, oral medications, antihistamines, or addressing the underlying condition.
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2
a sudden series of unpleasant, troublesome, or undesired events occurring close together in time
- The city experienced a rash of burglaries last month.
- There's been a rash of complaints about the new policy.
- A rash of accidents followed the snowstorm.
- The company faced a rash of resignations after the merger.
- Police are investigating a rash of vandalism in the area.
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