RASHES, LOCALIZED AND CAUSE UNKNOWNS

Symptoms | When to call | Homecare Advice

WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR RASHES, LOCALIZED AND CAUSE UNKNOWN

Call 911 Now (your child may need an ambulance) If

Not moving or too weak to stand

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

Your child looks or acts very sick.
Purple or blood-colored spots or dots that's not from injury or friction.
Bright red area or red streak (but not sunburn).
Rash area is very painful.
Age less than 1 month old and tiny water blisters (like chickenpox).

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

You think your child needs to be seen.
Severe itching or fever is present.
Looks like a boil, infected sore, pimples or other infected rash.
Teenager with genital area rash.

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

You have other questions or concerns.
Pimples
Peeling fingers.
Rash lasts for more than 7 days.

Parent Care at Home If

Mild localized rash and you don't think your child needs to be seen.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 8/2004

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