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red hot puffy cheeks

My husband and I both have the flu. I started getting sick 4 days ago. Yesterday my cheeks became very red and hot. They are still like that today. They almost look burned but they don't hurt. Seem kind of puffy too. I have never had this before and wonder what it is and if it is something to worry about
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It is getting much better. I have been putting zinc oxide ointment on both cheeks.
I had no other rashes.
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does it look like someone slapped you.. I'm not kidding. there is a disease mainly seen in children but adults can get it to called fifths disease. red cheeks, lacey looking rash on  body, feet and hands can swell also.
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