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Viral Exanthem Discharge Instructions


About this topic


A viral exanthem is a skin rash or eruption that shows up as your body is fighting off a virus. Another reason can be because of a drug you took. A virus is a kind of germ that spreads easily from one person to another. Some rashes are very specific to the kind of virus that is causing them. Others just look like blotchy red spots on the body. Often, you never find out exactly which virus causes the rash. Some rashes may be a sign of a serious illness. They may also be more serious if you are pregnant. ‚  
Care depends on what is causing your rash and what other signs are. Most viral exanthems will go away without any care. Your doctor may treat itchy or bothered skin to help make you feel better. ‚  

What care is needed at home?


  • Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what the doctor says. This way you will know what you need to do.
  • Your doctor may suggest warm oatmeal baths to help with itching. You may also need drugs to help with itching.
  • Some drugs that help with itching can make you extra sleepy. Be sure not to drive or use machinery if the drugs make you tired.
  • Skin moisturizers, steroid creams, or ointments may help with irritation.
  • Take all drugs ordered by your doctor.
  • Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water each day. If your child has a rash, ask the doctor about the best fluids for them to drink and how much they should drink.

What follow-up care is needed?


Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits. ‚  

When do I need to call the doctor?


  • Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4 ‚ °F (38 ‚ °C) or higher, chills, pus, or redness that is moving beyond the original rash.
  • Trouble breathing
  • Blisters on your skin
  • Skin that starts to peel off
  • Rash is not getting better or if it gets worse

Teach Back: Helping You Understand


The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚  
  • I can tell you about my condition.
  • I can tell you how to care for my rash.
  • I can tell you what I will do if I have trouble breathing, blisters, or my rash is not getting better.

Where can I learn more?


Kids Health ‚  
http://kidshealth.org/parent/dictionary/v/az-viral-exanthem.html ‚  
New Zealand Dermatologic Society ‚  
http://www.dermnetnz.org/doctors/viral-infections/specific-exanthems.html ‚  

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer


This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚  

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