The measles rash typically starts on the face, often beginning at the hairline or forehead, and behind the ears before spreading downward to the rest of the body, including the neck, chest, back, arms, legs, and feet
. The rash usually appears 3 to 5 days after the initial symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes begin
. The spots may be flat or slightly raised, sometimes joining together to form blotchy patches, and are usually red or brown on lighter skin, while they may appear darker or be harder to see on darker skin
