A common exantham that typically presents initially with a herald patch, followed by a generalized rash over the next 1-2 weeks and can last 4-6 weeks.
Patients may initially have prodromal symptoms such as joint pain,headache, fever and malaise that precede the appearance of the rash.
The primary plaque, herald patch, is seen on the skin in 50-90% of cases.
The generalized rash typically develops in crops along the lines in the skin leading to a characteristic "Christmas tree" pattern.
Pruritus is present in 75% of cases.
Usually a self-limited, benign illness that does not require any treatment. Though symptomatic treatment of the pruritus is reasonable.
