Exanthems (reactive rashes) - DermNet Exanthem is the medical name given to a widespread rash that is usually accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever, malaise and headache It is usually caused by an infectious condition such as a virus, and represents either a reaction to a toxin produced by the organism , damage to the skin by the organism, or an immune response
Viral skin infections. Specific viral exanthems - DermNet An exanthem is a widespread erythematous rash that is accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever, headache and malaise Exanthems during childhood are usually associated with viral infection and represent either a reaction to a toxin produced by the organism, damage to the skin by the organism, or an immune response
Laterothoracic exanthem (APEC) - DermNet What is laterothoracic exanthem? Laterothoracic exanthem is an uncommon rash involving the sides of the trunk in young children Laterothoracic exanthem is also known as Asymmetric Periflexural Exanthem of Childhood (APEC) A new name has been proposed: superimposed lateralised exanthem of childhood (2014) Who gets laterothoracic exanthem?
Morbilliform drug reaction (maculopapular drug eruption) - DermNet Paradoxical prominent rash in axillae and groins may be due to symmetrical drug related intertriginous and flexural exanthem (SDRIFE) Mucous membranes, hair and nails are not affected in uncomplicated drug eruptions The rash may be associated with a mild fever and itch As it improves, the redness dies away and the surface skin peels off
Erythema multiforme - DermNet Erythema multiforme is an immune-mediated, typically self-limiting, mucocutaneous condition characterised by ‘target’ lesions as seen in the images below Treatment is often not needed as episodes are typically self-limiting with no ongoing complications
Measles (morbilli) - DermNet Exanthem; Other websites Measles — translation of DermNet page into Ukrainian language, 3 September 2015 by Viktoriya Parnak; Корь — translation of DermNet page into Russian language, 3 September 2015 by Viktoriya Parnak; Masalas — translation of DermNet page into Latvian language, 08 February 2017 by Arija Liepkalnietis; Measles
Viral infections and the skin - DermNet Laterothoracic exanthem (asymmetric periflexural exanthem of childhood or APEC), cause uncertain but many viruses implicated in case reports; COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Haemorrhagic fevers caused by togavirus, bunyavirus, and arenavirus are potentially fatal, with bleeding into the skin
Enteroviral infections - DermNet Boston exanthem disease Boston exanthem disease is c aused by echovirus 16 After a short fever, pink macules and papules suddenly erupt on the face and trunk, and less commonly the extremities Small ulcers may also be found on the soft palate and tonsils Eruptive pseudoangiomatosis
Erythema infectiosum. Fifth disease. Parvovirus - DermNet Erythema infectiosum, Fifth disease, Slapped cheek disease, Human erythrovirus infection, Parvo B19 infection, Erythema contagiosum Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand