Given the potential for misdiagnosis, varicella should be laboratory confirmed. Healthcare providers should be aware of the appropriate tests and specimens, especially for varicella breakthrough cases ...

Facial rashes on children can be distressing for the patient and a challenge for the clinician. Atopic dermatitis (AD), or eczema, is a common chronic skin disorder that often begins early in ...

Common skin rashes in children can be easily identifiable, such as those caused by diaper rash or an insect bite. Pictures of skin rashes can help you to recognize ringworm, measles, and more when you ...

SAN ANTONIO – It’s no secret this year has been extreme when it comes to the spread of viruses like flu, RSV and COVID-19, among several others. These illnesses are hitting kids especially hard. Among ...

What Is a Morbilliform Rash? A morbilliform rash is any rash that looks a lot like measles. The word “morbilliform” means measles-like. Sometimes dermatologists call them morbilliform eruptions. Many ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As soon as the sun comes out, kids want to run, splash, and frolic around outside – it’s only natural. And while it’s far easier ...

All feature rashes – but it's how and where they appear that needs closer inspection.

WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing asthma exacerbations, pneumonia, seasonal allergies, and viral upper respiratory infections, including RSV. They’re also seeing an ...

Background or History of Present Illness: A 5-year-old girl presents to the ED for evaluation of fever and rash. Her parents report symptoms of fever, cough, and runny nose that began 5 days ago and a ...

Tinea faciei is an extremely common form of dermatophytosis or superficial fungal infection. Dermatophytosis is caused by one of three genera: Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, or Microsporum. These fungi ...