Roseola Viral Rash. Rash is the same on both sides of the body. It appears as small pink spots that may be flat or raised.
Then may spread to the face and arms. If your child is exposed to someone with roseola and becomes infected with the virus it generally takes a week or two for signs and symptoms of infection to appear if they appear at all. It appears as small pink spots that may be flat or raised.
Some of the spots may have a lighter ring or halo.
Roseola is a childhood illness caused by two strains of herpes virus. A roseola rash starts on the torso before spreading to the arms legs neck and face. Common signs of roseola are fever and a rash on the trunk and neck. This condition is most common in infants and toddlers under 2 years of age.
