Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What's the medical name for `slap cheek`?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Fifth Disease: Fifth disease or erythema infectiosum.
Answered 4/29/2015
5.7k views
Thank
Also called : Fifth disease. It's a viral illness common in young children. It's called slap cheek because of the bright pink color of the rash that develops on the cheeks.
Answered 7/22/2014
3.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I use petroleum jelly b/c of dry skin some reaction appeared small insect bite like bump on my left cheek what's the medical term?Tia
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have slap cheek.It has been affecting my skeleton in all major joints and spine inparticular.I have slipped a disk in lower back.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi, Im currently diagnosed with mumps, I was wondering If smoking my medical cannabis would have an impact in my healing, I just have a swollen cheek and mild pain, I primarily use it for digestive issues, I appreciate every answer and effort thanks?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My 2 year old daughter has a rash that looks like nettle sting it comes and goes lately she has been ill with a head cold and also had slap cheek rash?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
