Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is a viral infection caused by parvovirus B19. It causes a red cheek rash, earning the name "slapped cheek disease." ...

The main symptom of fifth disease is a rash that often appears on the cheeks. It can be bright red on lighter skin tones and not as noticeable on darker ones. The rash may later spread to the arms ...

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes a red scaly rash on the cheeks and nose, says Dr. Parikh. In particular, the rash is characterized as looking like a butterfly across the face ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private ...

Eczema affects millions of Americans, and any number of environmental and health factors can trigger flare-ups. What should ...

Red spots on the skin can have various causes from mild to serious Identifying the cause is essential for effective ...

The first step to contact dermatitis treatment is to pinpoint the trigger. Learn when steroid creams help and could make ...

FOUR people in the US have tested positive for a new, highly contagious fungal ringworm that spreads via sex. The infection known as trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII) is also on the ...

Grey-white spots on the back of the lips and inside of the cheeks, plus sore, red eyes. A red, blotchy measles rash a few days later (the rash doesn't tend to be itchy). Plenty of rest, keep your ...

"Rashes typically look scaly and 'angry' on the skin and have a red or pink color. Many are itchy, but some can also have a burning sensation." For those with dark skin tones, you may notice ...

It can be unsettling to notice red spots on your skin and wonder what could be causing them. Although it's easy to draw hasty assumptions, there are many %% ...

Delhi were injured after clinging to the bonnet of a car whose driver refused to stop after violating traffic rules.