Category: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:

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: