Virus with Pimple or Hive S on Face

You need to get to the doctor. Don't EVER hesitate to see a doctor when an unknown rash accompanies a sickness. It could be anything from a reaction to medicine to chicken pox, and it's impossible to tell over a computer.

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my DS had only a face rash and the doctor thinks it might be scarlet fever (a form of strep throat). From the little bit I read online, I thought it might be Fifth disease. We will get test results tomorrow to see if it is scarlet fever. Call the doctor in the morning to get your son in.

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I know someone who had this occur and it was scarlet fever. I'd check with a doctor.

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A rash can go along with a virus infection but what you describe doesn't sound like a rash. I also think you should call the doctor.

My vote is also for going to the doctor. Some kids get just a normal hive looking rash that goes a long with a virus but what you describe does not sound like the typical rash that foes with a regular cold virus.