Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to skin rashes:

1. Do my symptoms indicate that I have a skin rash?
   
   
2. What type of skin rash do I have?
   
   
3. Is my rash contagious?
   
   
4. Is my rash likely to spread to other parts of my body?
   
   
5. What may have caused my skin rash?
   
   
6. What are my treatment options?
   
   
7. How long will it take my rash to clear up?
   
   
8. Am I likely to develop skin rashes again in the future?
   
   
9. How can I prevent skin rashes from forming?
   
   
10. Under what circumstances should I bring a rash to your attention?