During the resolution phase of scarlet fever, the widespread rash begins to peel. This image displays the red rash typical of scarlet fever. In scarlet fever, the body folds, such as the elbow creases, often have a rash that appears like red lines. This image displays the fine, small "sandpaper-like" bumps typical of the scarlet fever rash. In scarlet fever, a "strawberry" appearing tongue is common.
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Picture of Scarlet Fever: During the resolution phase of scarlet fever, the widespread rash begins to peel. Divider line
During the resolution phase of scarlet fever, the widespread rash begins to peel.
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Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1119-1120. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed. pp.1871-1873. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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