Erythema Infectiosum
It is parvovirus infection, and often called the “fifth disease” because, historically, it is the fifth of common childhood diseases that produce skin rash. Others are measles, scarlet fever, rubella, Dukes’ disease and sixth disease.
Before the skin rash, there are cold-like symptoms such as running nose, fever, malaise and even sore throat. A distinctive red rash then develops on the face or cheeks first and, in a day or two, spread to the rest of the body. It may last for two or three weeks.
Treatment: It usually heals itself. Please go to see your doctor if there is a underlying condition or is at the risk of having complications.