Roseola, Rubeola, Rubella, etc

ROSEola (6th dz) from HHV-6 = Rash On Stomach ~3 days after high fEver

Rubeola (Measles) = Constable (Koplik) Measle has Ruby-red eyes w/ rash head (1st) to toe (last)

Rubella = "Little Red" mimicks RUbeola but not as high fever, not as prominent rash, and no Koplik spots despite being called "German Measles" (Koplik sounds German, right?)

Variola = small pox

Varicella = chicken pox, rash mainly on head and trunk

Molluscum contagiosum = "pox pimple"

Exanthem subitum = 6th dz aka roseola

Erythema infectiosum = 5th dz aka slapped cheek dz (don't spread infectiosum by slapping others high-five)

Erythema nodosum = rash on shins, ulcerative colitis (nod and look at your shin)

Erythema multiform = allergic reaction to infection (HSV) or medication (pencillin, sulfas, barbs)

Note: Oatmeal has been scientifically found to reduce itching.