A viral rash, also called viral exanthem, is a skin condition that can occur when you contract a viral infection. Viral rashes are not the same as rashes due to allergic reactions, such as from a ...

A rash related to a viral infection is sometimes called a viral ... And they can appear pretty much anywhere on the body, including your back, chest, legs and face, Walls says.

Viral infections such as measles or even the common cold can cause rashes. Viral rashes in adults and kids are common.