Question 1

reddish rash on one cheek. could this be fifths disease or you need rash on both cheeks?

Accepted Answer

Fifth Disease: The rash limited to one cheek is not fifth disease, you need a rash on both cheeks like some one slapped you on both cheeks.

Question 2

my daughter got a sudden rash on one cheek that looks like fifths disease. do we need to see a dr for that? no other symptoms anything bothering her

Accepted Answer

Usually no: If she seems well there is little a dr can do for this.

Question 3

how to treat fifth disease rash on one cheek?

Accepted Answer

patience: If left alone this will fade relatively quickly.It usually fades in less than 24-48 hours.The reticulated body rash that usually comes up later can last for weeks but also fades on its own.

Question 4

how long does slapped cheek rash associated with fifth disease last?

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Fades quickly: This rash can actually never appear or do so briefly & fade.It usually lasts a day and begins to fade the next day as the body rash starts to appear.

Question 5

what sort of disorder is fifth disease (slapped cheek syndrome)?

Accepted Answer

Slapped cheek: Erythema infectiosum is caused by parvovirus b19. Spread by respiratory droplets. Onset sudden bright erythema of cheeks (slapped cheeks).  Followed by lacy rash on trunk and arms and legs. Complications rare, but can cause aplastic crisis in patients w hemolytic anemia.  Few other symptoms in kids.  Adults get headaches, body aches, and joint aches.

Question 6

daughter has red rash on cheeks and chin flares up at times doc said it could be fifths disease is it normal to get allergy symptoms after rash appear?

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?: Need more details on what kind of allergy symptoms and the age of the child.

Question 7

child has fifths disease. after rash on cheeks, went away and rash on lower body. suddenly onset of fever. something different or normal?

Accepted Answer

Normal: The fever, while usually with the rash in Fifth's disease, can occur at any point in the illness. SO your child's development of the fever now is certainly within the normal course of the illness. Have them stay away from pregnant people if at all possible until completely back to normal health.

Question 8

my daughter has fifths disease. the symptoms started withrash on cheeks. two days later, she got fever/runny nose/rash on arms/legs. she has had fever for 5 days. normal?

Accepted Answer

Not 5 th disease : Her symptoms suggests some other viral illness, if she still has fever and the rash see the doctor. This could be some other viral illness

Question 9

how can i identify if my baby has heat rash or eczema? her rashes are red and its flaky on her face, because of dryness her cheek has a small cut now.

Accepted Answer

DERMATITIS: Heat rash are usually in the body, fine, itchy  and flaky. Eczematoid rash are localized in any part of the body, cubital, popliteal, face and characterized by your description. It responds to moisturizer or steroid cream.

Question 10

hi im tasha i recently started getting small red bumps that look as if there rashes on my face by my forehead and cheek area and it's itchy.

Accepted Answer

Facial rash: Small red bumps on face typically represent a rash.  Rashes can be caused by many things such a virus, food allergies, contact allergies and more. If it persists for more than several days I recommend dermatology evaluation. Try to pinpoint what may have caused the rash. Topical corticosteroid creams may help

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Reddish rash on one cheek could this be fifths disease or you need rash on both cheeks

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Reddish rash on one cheek. could this be fifths disease or you need rash on both cheeks?

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My daughter got a sudden rash on one cheek that looks like fifths disease. do we need to see a dr for that? no other symptoms anything bothering her

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How to treat fifth disease rash on one cheek?

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How long does slapped cheek rash associated with fifth disease last?

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What sort of disorder is fifth disease (slapped cheek syndrome)?

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Daughter has red rash on cheeks and chin flares up at times doc said it could be fifths disease is it normal to get allergy symptoms after rash appear?

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Child has fifths disease. after rash on cheeks, went away and rash on lower body. suddenly onset of fever. something different or normal?

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My daughter has fifths disease. the symptoms started withrash on cheeks. two days later, she got fever/runny nose/rash on arms/legs. she has had fever for 5 days. normal?

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How can i identify if my baby has heat rash or eczema? her rashes are red and its flaky on her face, because of dryness her cheek has a small cut now.

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Hi im tasha i recently started getting small red bumps that look as if there rashes on my face by my forehead and cheek area and it's itchy.

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