Widespread rashes always occur on matching (both) sides of the body. Widespread can also mean on most of the body surface. Examples are both legs or the entire back. Widespread means the rash occurs on larger areas.Exceptions: athlete's foot can occur on both feet. Usually, the rash is just on one side of the body. Localized means the rash occurs on one small part of the body.
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Localized Versus Widespread Rash: How to Decide
Most rashes that start while taking an antibiotic are viral rashes. No more serious than a Strep throat infection without a rash. Starts on upper chest and quickly spreads to lower chest and stomach. Scarlet Fever is a speckled, red rash all over. It starts with tiny red spots and blisters on the palms and soles. This is the most common viral rash in the first 3 years of life. Your child may also have a fever with some diarrhea or cold symptoms. They occur on both sides of the chest, stomach and back. Viral rashes usually have small pink spots. Small spots, large spots or solid red skin.Sometimes, just on hands, feet and buttocks - but same on both sides of body.Red or pink rash over large parts or most of the body (widespread).