What Is 5th Disease?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Rash
The rash associated with 5th disease is bright red in color and is found on both of the patient’s cheeks. The rash will often spread to elsewhere on the body, including the arms, the buttocks, the thighs, and the trunk. It can be very itchy for the patient, and the patient should be discouraged from scratching as much as possible.
After around 5 to 10 days the rash will begin to fade, but it can recur weeks or even months afterwards. This usually happens when the child is hot, such as when spending time in the sun, bathing, or exercising. The recurrence of the rash is nothing to be concerned about.
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