Viral infections can cause a variety of rashes. Find out more about the skin conditions caused by viruses.
Roseola is a common viral infection that occurs in infants and children. The symptoms of roseola are distinct and striking, but are relatively benign. Learn more about this common infection.
Rubella, or German measles, is a viral infection that most often occurs in the late winter and spring, but since a vaccine was developed in 1969, rubella infections have decreased dramatically. If a pregnant woman contracts a rubella infection, there is a chance it could cause birth defects in her baby. Find out more about what rubella looks like and how it's treated.
Chicken pox is a common infection caused by the varicella virus. This gallery shows pictures of chicken pox lesions in various stages and on different types of skin.
Shingles is a painful rash that has some distinct characteristics. This photo gallery shows various shingles rashes on different people.
Measles, or rubeola, is a very contagious viral infection that starts out with symptoms similar to influenza. The measles rash can look like other viral rashes, but someone with measles gets Koplik spots which differentiates this rash from any other. Take a look at pictures of measles rashes and Koplik spots.
Measles is a very contagious viral infection that starts out with symptoms similar to influenza. In the United States the incidence has decreased by 99% since a vaccine was developed, but outbreaks do still occur. Learn more about what the rash looks like and how it's treated.
Merck announced the shingles vaccine, Zostavax, is on backorder for 4-6 months. Find out more about what this means for you.
Shingles is a painful rash caused by reactivation of the chicken pox virus - varicella zoster. Learn more about how shingles is contracted and what the rash looks like.
Shingles is a painful rash that is caused by a reactivation of the chickenpox virus. Learn more about the potentially severe complications people can experience because of this disease.
The Zostavax vaccine can reduce your chanced of developing shingles. Learn more about the shingles vaccine, and who should and shouldn't receive it.
Shingles is a painful rash caused by reactivation of the chicken pox virus - varicella zoster. Learn more about the treatment options for shingles and its complications.
Postherpetic neuralgia is a condition that causes severe, prolonged long pain after a shingles-related rash has subsided. Learn more about this sometimes debilitating condition and how it is treated and prevented.
Pityriasis rosea is a common, self-limited rash that can be very itchy. Find out more about the appearance and treatment of pityriasis rosea.
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that can be confused with warts. Find out more about this self-limited rash that generally affects children.
Fifth disease or slapped cheeks disease is a common childhood viral infection that causes red cheeks and a pink lacelike rash on a child's arms.
Viral hemorrhagic fever refers to a group of illnesses caused by a distinct family of viruses. Examples of well-known VHF’s are Ebola Virus, Marburg Virus, Hanta Virus, and Dengue Fever. Find out more about this deadly group of diseases.
Roseola is a common viral infection of early childhood and commonly causes a high fever which is followed by a rash once the fever breaks.
This infection is highly contagious with lesions found primarily on the palms, soles, and in the mouth.
Pityriasis Rosea, or PR, is a very itchy rash that is caused by a virus. Find out more about this condition from Dermatology Channel.
Find out more about this very common viral infection that occurs in children.
More information from your Guide to Parenting Babies & Toddlers about roseola
Coxsackie viruses cause many different types of infections. This article from the American Academy of Pediatrics explains the symptoms of these infections.
This condition commonly seen in children is similar to warts. Find out more in this article from the American Academy of Dermatologists.
