When should you seek medical advice for a child's rash?
While many rashes are mild and self-limiting, medical advice should be sought if the child experiences any of the following: - Rash accompanied by fever, headache, or respiratory symptoms. - Rash that is painful, worsening, or spreading rapidly. - Rash that appears infected, with signs such as pus, increasing redness, or swelling. - Rash associated with other concerning symptoms like difficulty breathing or severe lethargy. - Rash that does not improve with initial home treatment or persists for an extended period.
