What Causes Rash On Cheeks?

Posted on Sun, 27 Mar 2016

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Sun, 27 Mar 2016 Answered on

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Question :
Hi,
My son has a rash on his cheeks and it appears after a day at Childcare.
Can you please diagnose?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Number of possibilities to consider

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through the description and have checked the attached images. Two broad possibilities come to my mind.
* Simple allergic reaction - Likely to be itchy.
* Eczema - Itchiness is likely to be associated.
* Slapped cheek syndrome, sometimes also called fifth disease - A mild to moderately contagious viral infection common among school children.

I would insist you to take him to a doctor who could confirm the cause and whether rubella or scarlet fever needs to be considered.

Regards

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