Kawasaki's disease can produce various rashes and skin
manifestations. This photograph shows mild swelling (edema) and
redness associated with the disease. The hands and feet may be
tender to touch and the skin may peel once the redness begins to
fade.
Review Date: 06/20/2011
Reviewed By: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.; and Neil J.
Gonter, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Columbia University,
NY and private practice specializing in Rheumatology at
Rheumatology Associates of North Jersey, Teaneck, NJ. Review
provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
