Rashes
Skin rashes and irritation can be a sign of hepatitis C infection, and they should not go untreated. The primary underlying cause of these symptoms is liver trauma that can either be due to active inflammation or as a side effect from hepatitis treatment. When it comes to HCV, urticaria is the most common rash. It appears in the form of a widespread, red and itchy rash on the skin, most commonly on the back, shoulders, arms, and thighs. Urticaria often comes in rounds that last for several hours and can cause the skin to swell.