Quantcast This image displays typical pink to red elevations of the skin and non-scaling, slightly elevated lesions on a patient with a viral exanthem. On a person with a viral exanthem, the pink to red, slightly elevated lesions on the skin can become widespread. This image displays widespread flat and raised skin lesions that are red or pink in color typical of viral skin rashes. This image displays pink areas typical of viral exanthem. This image displays how a viral rash with tiny blisters may affect the mucous membranes (see the lips). Widespread red or pink spots and patches, which may or may not be itchy, are typical of a viral rash. This viral rash shows overall redness of the trunk as well as prominence of the hair follicles (above the nipple area). This child has numerous small, red bumps typical of a viral exanthem. This image displays how some lesions from viral exanthem may develop into blisters. This image displays how sun exposure worsens a viral rash, as in this child on the upper back. In rare cases, viral exanthems may display multiple tiny pus-filled lesions. The small pink bumps of a viral exanthem may be harder to see on people with darker skin.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1255-1259. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed. pp.2099-2101. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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