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How can you care at home for your child with a viral rash?
- If the rash is itchy:
- Apply a cool, wet cloth for 15 to 30 minutes several times a day.
- Urge your child to not scratch the rash. Scratching could cause a skin infection.
- Ask your doctor if there are medicines that can help when itching is bad.
- If your doctor prescribed medicine, give it exactly as directed. Be safe with medicines. Call your doctor if you think your child is having a problem with the medicine.
Viral rash in children: When to call
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- Your child has symptoms of a new or worse infection, such as:
- Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness.
- Red streaks leading from the area.
- Pus draining from the area.
- A fever.
- Your child seems to be getting sicker.
- Your child has new blisters or bruises.
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your child does not get better as expected.
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