Roseola infantum
Roseola is a mild viral infection that affects babies and young children. The raised, red skin rash and high temperature can last from a few hours to five days. The rash may be confused with measles or rubella. Roseola is one of the very common ... [... more]
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Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rosea is a skin rash that begins with a large scaled spot followed by clusters of smaller patches. It can last around six to eight weeks. There is no treatment to speed recovery, but the symptoms can be managed. Pityriasis rosea is a ... [... more]
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Hives
Hives, which is also called Urticaria, is a very itchy rash. It is sometimes caused by allergy to something (such as some foods), but often no cause is found. Many people get hives at some time in their life, but only a few have major trouble ... [... more]
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Hives explained
Hives (urticaria) is a skin rash characterised by circular weals of reddened and itching skin. It is an allergic reaction, which means the immune system responds to a substance as if it were toxic. The most common trigger is an infection but ... [... more]
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What is hand, foot and mouth disease?
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a very common and mild illness which affects children. Hand, foot and mouth disease is a very common infection. Virtually all children who get the infection become unwell and develop the rash and ulcers in the ... [... more]
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Vaginal thrush
Candida is the yeast organism causing thrush. Candida lives naturally on the skin, in the bowel and in the vagina. Sometimes it starts to grow rapidly and causes a rash (thrush). This growth can be triggered by some things - like sexual ... [... more]
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Heat stress and heat-related illness
Heat stress occurs when the body cannot cool itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature. Heat-related illnesses include heat rash, heat cramps, dizziness or fainting, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Overexertion in hot weather, sun or ... [... more]
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What is Fifth disease?
Fifth disease is a common viral infection in childhood which is sometimes called 'slapped face disease' or 'slapped cheek disease'. It usually causes a mild illness. The most common sign is a rash on the face, which looks as if the face has been ... [... more]
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Ross River and Barmah Forest Diseases
Ross River and Barmah Forest diseases are caused by viruses which are spread by mosquitoes. They occur in Australia and some nearby countries such as Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. The diseases are similar, causing a fever, rash, loss ... [... more]
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Chickenpox - immunisation
Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly infectious disease that causes an itchy red rash with blisters. Immunisation with the chickenpox vaccine can protect your child from developing the illness and possible serious medical problems. Serious side ... [... more]
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Tinea
Tinea is a fungus which causes infections of the skin and scalp. It causes a rash which is usually called 'ringworm' if it is on the head or body, 'athlete's foot' if it is between the toes or 'jock itch' if it is in the groin. Some types of ... [... more]
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Shingles - Better Health Channel.
Shingles is a skin rash, caused by the same virus that is responsible for chickenpox. It causes painful blistering which usually takes the shape of a 'belt' or band around or across the body. Shingles occurs because of a reactivation of the ... [... more]
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