by University of Michigan A graphic depicting a person with lupus. Credit: Justine Ross, Michigan Medicine. People with lupus have overactive immune systems that attack their own tissue, causing inflammation throughout the body. Around 70-80% of them will develop skin disease as part of their condition. And while it’s thought that exposure to ultraviolet light triggers...
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. The drug comes in many different forms, including capsules, tablets, and liquid. One of the common side effects of amoxicillin is a skin rash. Amoxicillin comes from penicillin, which is known to cause allergic reactions in some people.An amoxicillin rash can be mild or severe, depending on...
A rash on the skin is often caused by an allergy or reaction to an outside source. A cancer-related skin rash is caused by a cancerous or precancerous condition that produces abnormal changes in the skin. Some growths and rashes can indicate cancer or cancer-related problems. In some cases, the symptoms on the skin are signs of...
