Rash, Age 11 and Younger
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Does your child has a skin infection?
See significance of a skin infection if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
Call your child's health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Does your child have increased pain, swelling, redness, or warmth around the rash?
Yes Is the area around your child's rash more tender to the touch?
Yes Does your child have red streaks spreading from the rash?
Yes Does your child have pus in or around the rash?
Yes Does your child have a fever?
Yes Does your child have a rash with honey-coloured drainage which dries into crusts and covers an area larger than 5 cm (2 in.)?
You may wait to see if your child's symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Has your child had mild pain and swelling with redness less than 2.5 cm (1 in.) around the rash for longer than 24 hours?
Yes Has your child had a lump in the neck, armpit, or groin for longer than 72 hours?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: October 10, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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