What to do if your baby develops a rash after a fever

In daily life, we often encounter children having fever. Generally, as long as the fever is reduced in time, it will not have a big impact on the child. However, some children will have rashes on their bodies after the fever subsides. In fact, this is caused by roseola infantum, which is contagious. After determining the cause, symptomatic treatment is required to allow the child to recover as soon as possible. So, what should you do if your baby develops a rash after having a fever? Let’s take a look below.

Roseola infantum is a common rash-causing infectious disease in infants and young children. It is caused by exogenous wind, heat, and dampness, which accumulate in the skin and combine with qi and blood. Infection with human herpes virus types 6 and 7 is the cause of this disease. The disease may occur throughout the year, but is particularly common in spring and autumn. It is common in babies between six months and one year old. Once infected, you will be immune for life.

What to do if your baby has a rash after a fever

(1) Babies should rest more, avoid strenuous play, and suspend physical exercise;

(2) Drink plenty of water and add appropriate amounts of fruit juice. This will increase your vitamin intake and help you sweat and urinate, which can help excrete toxins.

(3) During the period of illness, the baby should eat easily digestible food. If the baby is already able to eat solid food, he should eat liquid or semi-liquid food at this time. But be careful to make sure it is nutritious; (It is not recommended to drink sweetened water with high sugar content, as it will affect the baby's appetite at this time)

(4) Deliberately and appropriately supplement vitamin C and vitamin B;

(5) The place where the baby rests should be quiet, with good ventilation and fresh air;

(6) The quilt should not be too thick or too much, as this will not be conducive to heat dissipation;

(7) Make sure your baby’s skin is kept clean and hygienic, and wipe off sweat from the baby’s body frequently to prevent the baby from catching a cold and from getting infected if he or she has a rash.

(8) When the body temperature exceeds 39 degrees, you can wipe the child's body with warm water or 37% alcohol to prevent high fever convulsions. (Alcohol is not recommended for cooling babies. If parents do not know the alcohol concentration, it is not recommended for older babies as it is irritating to the skin.)

(9) Roseola infantum is one of the few diseases in which a baby can go out to play and be exposed to the wind if the baby has a rash. However, Chinese medicine believes that the baby’s constitution is weak at this time. If the baby sweats a lot, it is not recommended to go out to be exposed to the wind.

(10) At this time, some babies may be very dependent on their mothers and hope to stay in their mothers' arms all the time. This may be a psychological need of the baby caused by the disease. Therefore, mothers are requested to try their best to meet the psychological needs of their babies, which is also beneficial to the parent-child relationship.