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A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is a bacterial infection of an oil gland in the eyelid. [4] This results in a red tender bump at the edge of the eyelid. [1] [5] The outside or the inside of the eyelid can be affected. [3] The cause of a stye is usually a bacterial infection by Staphylococcus aureus.
Fifth disease's name comes from its numerical position after the top four childhood rash-causing diseases. [8] The first four include measles, scarlet fever, rubella, and Duke's disease. [8] Fifth disease can also be known as "slapped cheek disease" due to the red rash that spreads on the cheeks after several days of infection with parvovirus ...
What it looks like: The most recognizable reaction on this list is the bullseye rash—a large, red, target-like rash that signals the early stages of Lyme disease from the bite of an infected ...
It is the classic cause of the childhood rash called fifth disease or erythema infectiosum, or "slapped face syndrome". [5] [6] The name comes from it being the fifth in a list of historical classifications of common skin rash illnesses in children. [7] The virus was discovered by chance in 1975 by Australian virologist Yvonne Cossart.
Perioral dermatitis, also known as periorificial dermatitis, is a common type of inflammatory skin rash. [2] Symptoms include multiple small (1–2 mm) bumps and blisters sometimes with background redness and scale, localized to the skin around the mouth and nostrils.
Virus that causes ‘slapped cheek’ rash in kids is rising in US, CDC warns. ... The CDC said the percentage of positive cases in this age group rose from 15% between 2022 and early 2024 to 40% ...
Erysipelas (/ ˌ ɛ r ə ˈ s ɪ p ə l ə s /) is a relatively common bacterial infection of the superficial layer of the skin (upper dermis), extending to the superficial lymphatic vessels within the skin, characterized by a raised, well-defined, tender, bright red rash, typically on the face or legs, but which can occur anywhere on the skin.
Mandy Moore is seeking advice from other parents about her son Gus’ recently developed skin condition. “This sweet boy woke up with a crazy rash on Saturday am,” Moore, 39, wrote via her ...