The viral skin rash in children 

Viral rashes in children can be daunting for parents at first, but most often they are not serious and goes away quickly. In this article, we'd love to share some important information to help determine if your child has viral rashes and how to treat it.

The viral infection can affect several different sites in the body and when it is in the skin, which can lead to a temporary rash. Most of the time this rash will go away after a few days, but occasionally can last up to two weeks. Viral rashes do not usually lead to pain or itching and therefore there is no need treatment. In some cases, however, a more serious nature of viral infection appears as a rash initially and, therefore, you should know how to treat viral rashes in children as well as when to visit a doctor.

What is a viral outbreak?

1. Viral Rash

The appearance and symptoms of a viral rash will greatly depend on the virus that caused the outbreak and can be only one symptom. In these cases, the rash can help your child's doctor diagnose the virus behind the disease. Several viruses will lead to rash, as well as other symptoms such as cough or fever and sometimes rashes are non-specific, which means that there are unique enough to identify the cause. A viral eruption will vary in size and shape, but are often spotted red spots which usually affect most of the body. Sometimes they suddenly appears or itching, but usually disappear within a few days.

2. types of viral outbreaks

Chickenpox

Types	Outbreak Time	Causes
It takes 10 to 20 days for symptoms to appear and last for about two weeks.	This is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and can be serious for those with HIV, pregnant women, people who take steroids, newborns or people undergoing chemotherapy.
Measles	The rash appears three of the four days and lasts seven days.	This is caused by a paramyxovirus.
Rubella	The symptoms of rubella or German measles, start 14-21 days after exposure.	It is caused by the virus, Rubivirus.
Fifth disease	The rash lasts one or two days.	It is caused by parvovirus B19 and also known as "slapped cheek" disease or erythema infectiosum.
Roseola	The rash appears after the fever that can last eight days.	It is due to the herpes virus 6 or 7.
On the other hand, FMD	Symptoms usually disappear within ten days.	This is caused by coxsackievirus.
Kawasaki disease	The rash appears around five days after a high fever.	It is probably due to viral infection, but details are not yet known.

Sintomasde different viral eruptions

1. Varicella

Chickenpox first appears as an incredibly itchy rash on the scalp, armpits or groin that then spreads throughout the body in waves. The rash begins with a small bubble, surface surrounded by red skin. The bubble ruptures, so that the lesion creates a viral rashes in children crust.Additional symptoms, including red eyes, sore throat, fever malaiseand, and the last two of them may come before the eruption.

2. The measles

The measles usually begin with high fever, lethargy, cough, swelling and tearing, nasal congestion rednessand eye. By the third to fourth day, the child will have a rash on his face. This rash spreads quickly, lasting about 7 days. You can also get another rash with white patches in the mouth gums.

3. Rubella

Rubella begins with a red to pink facial rash that spreads throughout the rest of the child's body and then improves in about 4 days. It is possible that your child will not appear very ill, but will also develop symptoms such as swollen lymph nodes in the neck, especially behind the ears.

4. Fifth Disease

At first, your child will feel tired and sick, and then the eruption comes. The rash appears as bright red cheeks (also known as "disease cheeks hit") and not tender, but warm and occasionally itch. In one or two days, the precipitate Lacy spreads in the body. It will fade a bit when the skin feels cool, but if the child is active or taking a hot bath, it becomes more noticeable. The child is not contagious, since it has the rash.

5. Roseola

There is a high fever peaks for up to eight days and then oerupção appears. The rash consists of slightly raised or flat lesions that are small and pink. They start in trunkthen spread to the ends of your child.

6. On the other hand, Footand FMD

This disease leads to painful sores or rashes on the throat, mouth, feet, hands, and occasionally the buttocks. Most small children and children with him will have a fever, seem extremely tired or weak, or lose their appetite. Symptoms usually disappear within ten days.

7. Kawasaki Disease

In this disease the blood vessel walls become inflamed and making it dangerous. Symptoms begin as reddish eyes and a high fever. Five days later, there is a fragmentary red rash on the trunk. Most of the time the tongue and throat become dark red, and feet and hands may swell and turn purple. Lymph nodes in the neck are also often swollen.

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Treatment for Children with Viral Rashes

1. Drink

If your child has a fever, he will be experiencing an increase in water loss. If your baby is less than a year, keep doing regular food, but give you an oral rehydration solution (such as Pedialyte) between them. If your child is over a year, have him drink or eat a lot of liquids, including juice, water, popsicles Jello-Oe.

2. Eat

If your child does not prefer to have solid food for several days, do not worry. Just make sure he gets plenty of fluids during this time.

3. Playing

Quandoseu child has a viral outbreak, encourage him to nap often. Also, keep your child at home, so it can be silent or rest. He can return to school or day care if the fever is gone and he is feeling better and eating well.

4. Sleeping

It is common for your child to be irritable and sleepless. If your child is congested, try supporting the upper body and head up with pillows. You can put your baby in his car seat on the bed.

Skin Care 5.

As a parent, you should make sure that your child does not scratch the rash and to do so, keep the nails short and clean. You should also let the skin breathe by wearing it with cotton clothing. Sometimes you can reduce itching with an oatmeal bath (such as Aveeno). You can also moisten the skin and decrease the desire of his son to zero with a topical cream like hydrocortisone.

6. Medication

Sometimes you can use an oral antihistamine, such as Benadryl. If you do, however, always be sure to follow the instructions carefully and never use both oral and topical form of Benadryl while, unless your child's doctor tells you to do so. You can also relieve body aches and fever with medications such as Motrin or Tylenol.