A member asked:

My 2 yo son was diag. w/ fifths disease. the fever is over, but now he screams and says it hurts when we try to bathe him. does the rash hurt?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Fifth's Disease: The rash does not usually hurt. Try applying calamine lotion or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream to his skin to make him more comfortablr.

Answered 6/24/2014

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