The difference between a baby rash and a fever

The difference between roseola infantum and fever is quite obvious. Fever is simply a fever, while the rash is an acute skin disease caused by a viral infection. When a child has a rash, it must not be equated with a fever. When a rash appears, if antipyretics are taken, the rash may be forced back, which has a great impact on health. The rash must be allowed to come out thoroughly.

If your child has a fever and a rash, beware of these four diseases

1. Roseola

Roseola usually occurs in children under three years old. It is a viral infection and is also called "roseola infantum" in outpatient clinics. "Rash appears after the fever subsides" is the main characteristic of roseola infantum. After the child's high fever continues for 3 to 5 days, the temperature will subside rapidly, and the child's spirit and appetite will gradually recover. But at the same time (about 10 to 20 hours after the temperature subsides), a rash will begin to appear centered on the abdomen.

2. Scarlet fever

The symptoms of scarlet fever are similar to those of a cold or gastroenteritis. It can be transmitted through droplets, usually with fever, sore throat and rash. The rash is in the form of reddish dots that may appear from the neck to the limbs. It feels rough and is prone to occurring in the armpits, neck, groin, etc. The tongue may also develop a so-called strawberry tongue. The rash will appear 1 to 2 days after the fever and will slowly disappear after about 3 days. The best way to prevent it is to practice good hygiene and avoid sharing eating utensils or contact items with others. Once children develop scarlet fever, they must be treated promptly. The basic course of the disease is one week. They must be isolated and should not go out again for about three days after recovery.

3. Measles

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease with the main symptoms of fever, runny nose, cough, conjunctival congestion, Koplik spots on the oral mucosa and red maculopapular rash on the skin; complications such as pneumonia, laryngitis, encephalitis may occur; severe cases can be fatal. Measles patients can expel the virus through sneezing, coughing, etc. and infect susceptible people.

4. Chickenpox

From early winter to severe winter, it is the peak season for chickenpox in children. Children will not develop chickenpox immediately after being infected. The incubation period of chickenpox in children is usually around 14 to 21 days. Moreover, the early symptoms of chickenpox are very similar to those of a cold, and usually there are two or three days of cold symptoms, making it difficult for parents to distinguish. When a child gets chickenpox, his or her whole body will show signs of discomfort, such as fever, which will not be too high, about 38℃ ~ 38.5℃; it may be accompanied by cough or diarrhea, poor appetite and spirit; at the same time as the fever or 1 to 2 days after, the child's skin will itch.