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Rashes On Body, Welts, Ruled Out Measles. Is It Virus?
I have rashes practically all over my body which are becoming more severe the last few days. Mornings they seem to be better but around 6 in the evening they are so bad, I can't show myself in public. My arms and legs look really bad, the rashes become "welts", if that is the correct term. I had an itchy skin weeks before this - maybe 2 months ago. The rash appeared about 4 weeks ag0. Two years ago I had the same on my back - but also feeling unwell. The doctor ruled out measles and said it was a virus. The rash from this virus stayed on my back for a long time. I have still a bit. I don't feel sick, just tired mayble
Tue, 10 Sep 2013
Hi,
I feel, the rash you have may be due to FIFTH DISEASE.
It is also known as ERYTHEMA INFECTIOSUM.
It is caused by parvovirus B 19.
There is a erythematos rash on whole body, and. The rash on face is like the face slapped...so called "slapped cheek rash"
The rash may be itchy, remains for 7 to 10 days. But, some time remains for few weeks. Sometime, second time rash might be developed in some patients.
There may be runny nose, fever, joint pain and headache . In some patients, there may be no complaints...as in your case.
So, do not worry, it is a mild viral disease leaving no major morbidity.
I hoe you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
I feel, the rash you have may be due to FIFTH DISEASE.
It is also known as ERYTHEMA INFECTIOSUM.
It is caused by parvovirus B 19.
There is a erythematos rash on whole body, and. The rash on face is like the face slapped...so called "slapped cheek rash"
The rash may be itchy, remains for 7 to 10 days. But, some time remains for few weeks. Sometime, second time rash might be developed in some patients.
There may be runny nose, fever, joint pain and headache . In some patients, there may be no complaints...as in your case.
So, do not worry, it is a mild viral disease leaving no major morbidity.
I hoe you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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