A viral rash is
typically red and when it is pushed, it can turn white and make it seem that
the rash is disappearing. Sometimes rashes can feel raised or the rash can
appear as one large red area. The viral illnesses with rashes that are typical
of the illness itself include chicken pox and measles. But for many other viral
illnesses, the rash can be very non-specific.
Because you note the association of the rash with illness and not other times, it is likely due to the illness itself. However, in some kids with underlying atopic dermatitis or psoriasis, these can get worse during illnesses.
There are two common viral illnesses that we do not have immunization for:
- Fifth disease or slapped cheek
disease. In this case the rash looks as if the cheeks were slapped.
Typically there is fever as well. The rash can then spread to other parts
of the body.
- Roseola. In this case there is
usually a high fever for a few days without any other obvious symptoms. The
fever then stops and while your child seems as if they are returning to
their normal state of health, there is a rash that looks like red spots.
It can start on the upper part of the body and then spread
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