Children with roseola have been exposed to the wind after the rash appeared

There are many parents around us who worry about their baby's physical condition. A detail or a small movement or habit that we don't pay attention to may cause certain harm and damage to the baby's body. Liu said many babies live with viral or bacterial infections that can cause their systems to develop allergic reactions. So let’s find out what to do if your baby is exposed to the wind after having a rash.

Roseola infantum mostly occurs in infants and young children aged 6 to 18 months. The disease often develops suddenly, with a rapid rise in body temperature, usually between 39°C and 40°C. Severe patients with high fever in the early stages may have convulsions, and some may experience mild runny nose, cough, eyelid swelling, and conjunctivitis. During the fever period, there are symptoms such as poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, mild diarrhea or constipation, as well as congestion in the pharynx and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. After three to five days of fever, the body temperature drops suddenly. After the fever subsides, the child may develop light red macules or maculopapules of varying sizes all over the body, starting from the chest and abdomen and quickly spreading to the whole body. At this time, the child's fever has subsided and he can fall asleep peacefully. This is medically called "fever rash", which is a unique manifestation of roseola infantum.

Young children suffering from roseola generally do not need special treatment. As long as they receive intensive care and appropriate symptomatic treatment, they will recover on their own after a few days. After a child is diagnosed with roseola infantum, parents should let the child rest in bed, try to reduce the number of outdoor activities, and pay attention to isolation to avoid cross infection.