This image displays typical pink to red elevations of the skin and non-scaling, slightly elevated lesions on a patient with a viral exanthem. This image displays widespread flat and raised skin lesions that are red or pink in color typical of viral skin rashes. In viral exanthem the pink patch of affected skin should turn white when you push on it with a finger. This image displays pink areas typical of viral exanthem. As displayed in this image, the pink to red elevations of the skin from viral exanthem are not scaly. This image displays how a viral rash with tiny blisters may affect the mucous membranes (see the lips).
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Picture of Viral Exanthem: This image displays typical pink to red elevations of the skin and non-scaling, slightly elevated lesions on a patient with a viral exanthem. Divider line
This image displays typical pink to red elevations of the skin and non-scaling, slightly elevated lesions on a patient with a viral exanthem.
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Overview
Viral exanthem is the name given to a rash that is presumed to be caused by a virus but it is unclear which virus is the cause. These rashes can look very different: some are itchy, some are all over the body (widespread), some are pink, and some are red. The way the rash looks and the affected person's other symptoms and age are all clues that can help your doctor determine the cause of the rash. Depending on the virus involved, these rashes can be contagious. There is often no available treatment, but for some viral exanthems your doctor may wish to treat the underlying virus, so it is important to show any concerning rash to your doctor. It is always important to practice good hand washing when a virus is suspected.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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