What could this rash be? (Adults)

Name: What could this rash be? (Adults)
Uploaded: 2018-09-19T14:25:29.000Z
Description: Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE Some rashes (especially dark red or purple rashes that don't fade with pressure) may need urgent medical treatment as they can be associated with meningitis and blood infection (septicaemia). For more information, go to [https://patient.info/health/skin-rashes](https://patient.info/health/skin-rashes)

By Dr Sarah JarvisPublished 19 Sept 2018

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Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE

Some rashes (especially dark red or purple rashes that don't fade with pressure) may need urgent medical treatment as they can be associated with meningitis and blood infection (septicaemia).

For more information, go to https://patient.info/health/skin-rashes