This rash gives the skin a sandpaper-like texture. "A rash appears 12 to 48 hours later. It looks like small, raised bumps ...

“These bacteria produce toxins that lead to scarlet fever symptoms including the distinctive rash. This feels like sandpaper and typically starts on the neck and chest, before spreading to other ...

The name “scarlet fever” originates from one of its hallmark symptoms: A bright red, sandpaper-like rash that spreads across the body, giving the skin a “scarlet” (a vivid red colour ...