Nettle Rash: From 3 Different Sources
A common name for urticaria.
See URTICARIA.
see urticaria.
A common form of irritant contact DERMATITIS in the nappy area in babies under one year old. Wetting of the skin by urine, abrasion, and chemical changes due to faecal contamination all play a part. Good hygiene and use of disposable absorbent nappies have much reduced its incidence. An ointment containing a barrier, such as titanium dioxide, may help; other medications such as mild CORTICOSTEROIDS or antibiotics should be used very cautiously and only under the guidance of a doctor, as harmful effects may result – especially from overuse.... nappy rash
Urtica and Laportea speciesDescription: These plants grow several feet high. They have small, inconspicuous flowers. Fine, hairlike bristles cover the stems, leafstalks, and undersides of leaves. The bristles cause a stinging sensation when they touch the skin.Habitat and Distribution: Nettles prefer moist areas along streams or at the margins of forests. They are found throughout North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern Europe.Edible Parts: Young shoots and leaves are edible. Boiling the plant for 10 to 15 minutes destroys the stinging element of the bristles. This plant is very nutritious.Other Uses: Mature stems have a fibrous layer that you can divide into individual fibers and use to weave string or twine.... nettle
(Arabic) Resembling a young gazelle Rashah, Raisha, Raysha, Rashia, Raesha... rasha
(Indian) A sweet woman Rashmikah, Rashmyka, Rashmeeka, Rashmeika... rashmika
Colloquial term for the north American jellyfish Chrysaora quinquecirrha.... sea nettle
Gather basket of nettles, wash and place in a pan with double their quantity of water. Simmer gently one hour. Strain. To every gallon add half an ounce ground Ginger and one pound Barbados sugar or molasses. When cool, ferment with Yeast – three-quarters of an ounce to each gallon. Allow to stand until next day before bottling. Flavour is improved by juice of a lemon. ... beer, nettle
See: PRICKLY HEAT. ... heat rash
see lupus erythematosus.... butterfly rash
an eruption of violet-coloured macules with variable scale and oedema that predominantly affects the eyelids but may be more widespread. It is usually asymptomatic and is a cutaneous sign of *dermatomyositis.... heliotrope rash
a spotty red facial rash that is common during the first few months of life; it disappears without treatment.... milk rash
(nappy rash) a red skin rash within the napkin area, usually caused by chemical irritation (ammoniacal *dermatitis) or infection with *Candida. Ammoniacal dermatitis is caused by skin contact with wet soiled nappies, the stool bacteria reacting with urine to form irritant ammonia. Treatment involves exposure to air, application of barrier creams, and frequent nappy changes. Candidal nappy rash is treated with antifungal creams. Other causes of napkin rash include eczema and psoriasis.... napkin rash
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