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Displayed below are pictures of rashes that can be found over a child's entire body (widespread). Generally, rashes that are the result of a virus appear red and similar to sunburns. Such viral rashes can be from a variety of conditions, including fifth disease or "slapped cheek" disease (erythema infectiosum), German measles (rubella), and sixth disease (roseola). Chickenpox can present as a widespread, itchy rash consisting of tiny red bumps. Other widespread rashes that have no relationship to an infection include dermatitis and psoriasis. These long-lasting skin conditions can be found in multiple areas of the skin. Hives, the inflammatory response from an allergen, can also appear and disappear all over the body. The images below contain more information about who is at risk and when to seek medical care for these widespread rashes.
Chickenpox (Varicella)
Chickenpox (varicella) is an infectious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus that goes away on its own. Infection spreads among humans through fluids from the airways, such as from coughing and sneezing…
Drug Eruption, Unclassified (Pediatric)
A drug eruption, also known as drug reaction or drug rash, is a skin condition caused by taking a drug (medication). A drug eruption can appear in many ways, and any medication can cause a drug eruption.
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a condition that appears as dry skin, unable to shield itself from irritants (poor skin barrier function), and intense itching that is made worse by scratching.
Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum)
Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum), also called slapped-cheek disease, is a common illness in young children due to infection with parvovirus B19. Fifth disease is spread by contact with others who are…
German Measles (Rubella)
German measles (rubella) is caused by the rubella virus and spreads among humans through contact with fluids in the respiratory tract. The development (incubation) period of German measles is 14–21 days…
Hives (Urticaria)
Hives (urticaria), also known as welts, is a common skin condition with itchy, pink to red bumps that appear and disappear anywhere on the body. An individual lesion of hives typically lasts a few hours before fading…
Measles (Rubeola)
Measles (rubeola) is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory system, which is caused by a virus. It does not occur often in the United States, since immunizations have been required since the 1960s.
Pityriasis Rosea
Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a common, non-cancerous (benign) rash that mostly affects the back, chest, and abdomen. It starts fairly quickly, lasts about 6–8 weeks, and is usually not itchy.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a non-contagious, lifelong skin problem with thickened, red, and often scaly skin. It is very likely to be hereditary (run in families) and seems to be caused by errors in how the immune system works.
Roseola (Sixth Disease)
Roseola, also known as sixth disease, exanthem subitum, and roseola infantum, is a mild illness that mainly affects children that will go away on its own. Roseola is caused by viruses of the herpes type. Infected…
Scabies (Pediatric)
Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by a tiny parasite (mite) called Sarcoptes scabiei that can live and multiply (infest) on skin. They are passed between people by prolonged skin-to-skin contact.
Scaly Skin (Ichthyosis Vulgaris)
Ichthyosis vulgaris, also known as common ichthyosis or fish scale disease, is a skin condition resulting in scaly skin, especially on the arms and legs. Its name is derived from the Greek word meaning "fish."
Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is an infection with a type of bacteria called Streptococcus
, which not only causes a throat infection ("strep throat"), but also produces a poison (toxin) causing the distinctive rash of…
Viral Exanthem
A viral exanthem is a rash caused by a viral infection. Many viruses can cause a similar-appearing rash, so it is difficult to tell which one is the culprit. Your child's age, duration of illness, and other symptoms…
