Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is an infection caused by parvovirus B19 that causes symptoms such as red cheeks, ...

Infants often develop this itchy rash on their cheeks. Regardless of where the rash appears ... A board-certified dermatologist can develop a treatment plan tailored to a child’s (or adult’s) needs.

Is slapped cheek syndrome contagious? Slapped cheek syndrome is infectious up to 10 days before the rash develops, and on the day it appears. You might not know you have the virus before getting a ...

Viral infections such as measles or even the common cold can cause rashes. Viral rashes in adults and kids are common. Medically, this is called a viral exanthem or a viral exanthem rash. “Exanthem'' ...

After a few days, it takes on a lacy net-like look. Sometimes, the rash can seem worse when the skin is warm or in the sun. It comes and goes before going away completely after a few weeks. In older ...

The illness began with nonspecific prodromal symptoms, such as rhinitis, sore throat and subfebrile fever, lasted for 3 days. On day 4 erythematous rash on cheeks appeared, 2 days later non-itchy, ...