Measles (rubeola)
Dermatology Infections: Viral--Treatment




Measles (rubeola)

John L. Bezzant,M.D.

This child has measles (rubeola). The child often develops a barking cough and runny eyes and nose about three days before the eruption starts. The red macules and papules start on the upper portion of the head, and then move downwards. They disappear in this same order after about 7 days.