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Rashes, Widespread, Cause Unknown

Does this describe your symptom?

 
  • Rash from unknown cause
  • Covers most of the body (Occasionally just on hands, feet and buttocks - but both sides of body.)
  • Red or pink rash.
  • Small spots or large spots.
    Cause
  • Main Cause: viral exanthem: a skin rash, lasting 2-3 days, occurring with a viral illness.
  • Other Common Causes: 6 rashes that you may be able to recognize are listed on the right. If you suspect one of them, go directly to the appropriate topic on the right. If not, use this guideline.

If not, see these other symptoms

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  2. Care at Home

Parent Care for Pediatric Symptoms. Copyright © 2000-2008. Barton D. Schmitt, MD
Reviewed/Modified: Sept 2008 by Intermountain Healthcare, Inc.


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