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This is a viral infection of the skin that usually presents in children ages 1–10 and immunocompromised patients. [12] The main symptom of this disease is round, hard, flesh colored, painless bumps, with sunken centers that are apparent on the surface of the skin (Figure 1).
Molluscum contagiosum ( MC ), sometimes called water warts, is a viral infection of the skin that results in small raised pink lesions with a dimple in the center. [ 1] They may become itchy or sore, and occur singularly or in groups. [ 1] Any area of the skin may be affected, with abdomen, legs, arms, neck, genital area, and face being the ...
Shingles. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters in a localized area. [ 2][ 6] Typically the rash occurs in a single, wide mark either on the left or right side of the body or face. [ 1] Two to four days before the rash occurs there may be tingling or local pain in the area ...
Fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum and slapped cheek syndrome, [ 3] is a common and contagious disease caused by infection from parvovirus B19. [ 4] This virus was discovered in 1975 and can cause other diseases besides fifth disease. [ 5] Fifth disease typically presents as a rash and is most common in children.
It is the classic cause of the childhood rash called fifth disease or erythema infectiosum, or "slapped face syndrome". [5] [6] The name comes from it being the fifth in a list of historical classifications of common skin rash illnesses in children. [7] The virus was discovered by chance in 1975 by Australian virologist Yvonne Cossart.
Skin diseases are running rampant in Gaza, health officials say. On his wrists, he had open sores from scratching. Lice, scabies, rashes plague Palestinian children as skin disease runs rampant in ...
Roseola. Roseola, also known as sixth disease, is an infectious disease caused by certain types of human herpes viruses. [ 2] Most infections occur before the age of three. [ 1] Symptoms vary from absent to the classic presentation of a fever of rapid onset followed by a rash. [ 1][ 2] The fever generally lasts for three to five days, while the ...
Symptoms include a painful skin rash or mucosal lesions, enlarged lymph nodes, headache, muscle aches, back pain, fatigue and fever. While most people fully recover, some get very sick.