Symptoms Of Fifth Disease

A Persistent Rash

One of the most consistent symptoms of fifth disease is a persistent rash that will not go away. A flat or raised red rash that usually occurs on the arms and legs, can last anywhere from two to thirty-nine days on average, that may come with an unbearable itch. Specifically, the rash fades from the center of the red areas towards the edges of the rash, giving a lace-like appearance to the skin. It should be noted that the rash can recur with exercise, warm or hot baths and showers, constant scratching and rubbing of the skin, and anxiety or stress can also provoke a flare-up.

Some rashes are accompanied by other well-known symptoms, such as a headache, sore throat, and joint pain, but it generally does not occur with a flare-up. Not all children with fifth disease also develop this type of rash, as some may have a rash that lasts several weeks or changes with environmental triggers, such as the ones mentioned above.

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