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The bright red rash most commonly appears in the face, particularly the cheeks. [13] Children infected typically go through 3 stages; first when the rash appears on the face. This is a defining symptom of the infection in children (hence the name "slapped cheek disease"). [13]
What it looks like: Fifth Disease is caused by Parvovirus B19 and presents with a red rash on the cheeks, arms, and legs that can last for several weeks. This condition occurs most often in children.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes a red scaly rash on the cheeks and nose, says Dr. Parikh. In particular, the rash is characterized as looking like a butterfly across the face, she explains.
Red, blotchy rash, with "target like" hives or sores. Anywhere Measles: Red rash that is raised with a fever or sore throat. Usually starts first on the forehead and face and spreads downward. Chickenpox: Multiple blisters with a fever, cough, aches, tiredness and sore throat. Usually starts first on the face, chest and back and spreads ...
6. Purple spots on your hands and feet. These could be a sign of a bacterial infection of the heart, Kroshinsky said. 7. A circular-shaped rash in an area where Lyme disease is endemic.
Confluent erythematous and edematous patches on cheeks ("slapped cheek") for 1-4 days followed by a "lacy," reticular, erythematous rash on the body. Roseola infantum (exanthem subitum) "sixth disease" HHV-6 and HHV-7: Rapid onset of erythematous, blanching macules and papules surrounded by white halos on the trunk after 3-5 days of high fever.
A malar rash, or "butterfly rash", is characteristically red or purplish and mildly scaly (seen in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus). A malar rash (from Latin mala 'jaw, cheek-bone'), also called butterfly rash , [ 1 ] is a medical sign consisting of a characteristic form of facial rash .
Granulosis rubra nasi is a rare familial disease of children, occurring on the nose, cheeks, and chin, characterized by diffuse redness, persistent excessive sweating, and small dark red papules that disappear on diascopic pressure. [1]: 780 [2]