🔎 Worried about a skin rash?

Skin conditions and rashes can have many different causes, including allergies, irritation and skin conditions, and they can affect different parts of the body in different ways.

The NHS 111 Wales Skin Rashes Tool lets you view pictures of different rashes, find out what they are called and read a brief summary of the condition and treatments that may be available.

📱 Use the Skin Rashes Tool

Select Start Slideshow on NHS 111 Wales to view pictures of different skin rashes and conditions. You can move through the pictures to compare the different examples.

This link will open the NHS 111 Wales website.

⚠️ Do not rely on pictures alone

Many skin conditions can look similar. Pictures and online information can be useful, but they cannot confirm what is causing your rash. If you are worried, your symptoms are getting worse or you are unsure what to do, seek advice from a healthcare professional.

🩺 Check your symptoms

If you have a rash or another skin problem, you can also use the NHS 111 Wales Rashes and Skin Problems Symptom Checker. It will ask questions about your symptoms and provide advice about what you should do next.

👶 Rashes in babies and children

Rashes are common in babies and children and many are nothing to worry about. NHS 111 Wales has separate information showing some of the common childhood rashes and when medical help may be needed.

🚨 Call 999 in an emergency

Call 999 immediately if someone with a rash is seriously unwell, including if they:

• are struggling to breathe or have severe breathing difficulties
• develop sudden swelling of their lips, mouth, throat or tongue
• are struggling to swallow or their throat feels tight
• become unconscious or cannot be woken