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Rash diseases in childhood are quite common and can result from various factors, such as infections, allergies, or other underlying conditions. Here is a brief overview of some of the most common rash diseases in childhood:
 
Rash diseases in childhood are quite common and can result from various factors, such as infections, allergies, or other underlying conditions. Here is a brief overview of some of the most common rash diseases in childhood:
  
# Measles: A highly contagious viral infection, measles presents with a red, blotchy rash that starts on the face and spreads to the body, along with fever, cough, and runny nose.
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# [[Measles]]: A highly contagious viral infection, measles presents with a red, blotchy rash that starts on the face and spreads to the body, along with fever, cough, and runny nose.
# Rubella (German Measles): Caused by the rubella virus, this mild disease presents with a pinkish-red rash, swollen lymph nodes, and low-grade fever.
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# [[Rubella]] (German Measles): Caused by the rubella virus, this mild disease presents with a pinkish-red rash, swollen lymph nodes, and low-grade fever.
# Scarlet Fever (Scarlatina): A bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus; scarlet fever presents with a red, sandpaper-like rash, sore throat, and fever.
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# Scarlet Fever ([[Scarlatina]]): A bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus; scarlet fever presents with a red, sandpaper-like rash, sore throat, and fever.
# Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum): Caused by parvovirus B19, it presents with a "slapped cheek" rash on the face and a lacy red rash on the limbs and trunk.
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# Fifth Disease ([[Erythema infectiosa|Erythema Infectiosum]]): Caused by parvovirus B19, it presents with a "slapped cheek" rash on the face and a lacy red rash on the limbs and trunk.
# Sixth Disease (Roseola): A viral illness caused by human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) or human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7), it is characterized by a sudden high fever followed by a pinkish-red rash.
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# Sixth Disease ([[Roseola]]): A viral illness caused by human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) or human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7), it is characterized by a sudden high fever followed by a pinkish-red rash.
# Chickenpox (Varicella): Caused by the varicella-zoster virus, chickenpox is characterized by an itchy rash with fluid-filled blisters that eventually crust over. It is typically accompanied by fever, fatigue, and headache.
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# Chickenpox ([[Varicella]]): Caused by the varicella-zoster virus, chickenpox is characterized by an itchy rash with fluid-filled blisters that eventually crust over. It is typically accompanied by fever, fatigue, and headache.
# Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD): A common viral infection, HFMD causes a rash with blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, along with fever and sore throat.
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# Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease ([[HFMD]]): A common viral infection, HFMD causes a rash with blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, along with fever and sore throat.
 
# Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): A chronic, non-contagious skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, red patches on the skin, often triggered by environmental factors or allergies.
 
# Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): A chronic, non-contagious skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, red patches on the skin, often triggered by environmental factors or allergies.
 
# Hives (Urticaria): Raised, red, itchy welts on the skin, often triggered by an allergic reaction, infection, or other factors.
 
# Hives (Urticaria): Raised, red, itchy welts on the skin, often triggered by an allergic reaction, infection, or other factors.

Latest revision as of 06:38, 30 April 2023

Rash diseases in childhood are quite common and can result from various factors, such as infections, allergies, or other underlying conditions. Here is a brief overview of some of the most common rash diseases in childhood:

  1. Measles: A highly contagious viral infection, measles presents with a red, blotchy rash that starts on the face and spreads to the body, along with fever, cough, and runny nose.
  2. Rubella (German Measles): Caused by the rubella virus, this mild disease presents with a pinkish-red rash, swollen lymph nodes, and low-grade fever.
  3. Scarlet Fever (Scarlatina): A bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus; scarlet fever presents with a red, sandpaper-like rash, sore throat, and fever.
  4. Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum): Caused by parvovirus B19, it presents with a "slapped cheek" rash on the face and a lacy red rash on the limbs and trunk.
  5. Sixth Disease (Roseola): A viral illness caused by human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) or human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7), it is characterized by a sudden high fever followed by a pinkish-red rash.
  6. Chickenpox (Varicella): Caused by the varicella-zoster virus, chickenpox is characterized by an itchy rash with fluid-filled blisters that eventually crust over. It is typically accompanied by fever, fatigue, and headache.
  7. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD): A common viral infection, HFMD causes a rash with blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, along with fever and sore throat.
  8. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): A chronic, non-contagious skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, red patches on the skin, often triggered by environmental factors or allergies.
  9. Hives (Urticaria): Raised, red, itchy welts on the skin, often triggered by an allergic reaction, infection, or other factors.
  10. Impetigo: A contagious bacterial skin infection that often causes red sores and yellow, crusty blisters on the face.
  11. Molluscum Contagiosum: A viral skin infection that causes small, painless bumps on the skin, often with a central dimple.


Differentiating the first six childhood rash diseases:

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