What Is Scarlet Fever?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Rash
The symptom that is perhaps most closely associated with scarlet fever is a rash. The rash will usually first start on the patients face and will then spread to their neck, arms, legs, and the trunk of the body. The rash will have an appearance like a sunburn and the skin will feel coarse to the touch.
The patient will also develop red lines where folds of skin are in places such as the armpits, knees, elbows, neck, and groin. If pressure is applied to the skin, then the skin will turn pale. In addition, the patient may also become flushed in the face, with a pale ring forming around the mouth.
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