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How do you distinguish rashes/ measels?

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Measles: measles rash tend to start on the face and behind the ear and then spreads to the rest of the body. Measles rash is usually associated with high fever and child looks very sick.

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Head to toe: Measles begins with fever, cough, runny nose, and pink (red) eyes and then the rash follows. Rash can be raised or flat and red. Starts at the top of body (head) and then spreads downward to eventually cover entire body.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Fever and rash: Measles often starts with a fever, which can be high, Often characteristic spots on palate/inner cheek, but these usually go unnoticed. The rash starts typically after about 2 days of fever. Often starts at the scalp and face, then heads down. Its red , with spots, may cover the whole body. Kids who get measles are usually sick for a week. Call doctor first, don't spread it to others in the office

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MEASELS: A red blotchy rash normally develops about 3-4 days after the first symptoms. It usually starts on the head and neck and spreads down the body. It takes 2-3 days to cover most of the body. The rash often turns a brownish colour and gradually fades over a few daysour doctor will usually be able to diagnose measles from the combination of your symptoms AND spots in mouth.http://patient.info/health/measles-leaflet

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