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This image displays typical pink to red elevations of the skin and non-scaling, slightly elevated lesions on a patient with a viral exanthem.
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Self-Care Guidelines
- For mild symptoms, no treatment is required, as the rash and illness often last only a few days and then go away.
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) may be helpful in lowering the fever and reducing aches and pains.
- Drink plenty of liquids and get lots of bed rest.
When to Seek Medical Care
See your doctor if you have any of the following:
- A temperature over 101 degrees that lasts more than a day
- Severe headache, stiff neck, confusion, unconsciousness, or seizures
- Diarrhea and/or vomiting and severe abdominal pain
- Severe cough or sputum with pus or blood
- Spots, swelling, and redness on the palms or soles, blisters, swollen and painful joints
- Red eyes, mouth, or tongue
- Rash that is bright red and does not fade (blanch) with finger pressure
Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
Signs and Symptoms
