What to do if your child has a fever and a rash appears on his body

If a child has a fever and a red rash appears on his body, it may be roseola infantum, also known as infantile roseola. This is an acute rash disease in children. It is relatively common, especially in children between 6 and 3 years old. They are easily affected by this disease, so we must pay attention to scientific nursing and treatment. During the fever process, we must give the child enough water to prevent dehydration.

1. What is roseola infantum

Roseola infantum, also known as roseola infantum, is an acute exanthematous disease in children caused by human herpes virus type 6 (HHV-6). In ancient China, it was also called milk rash and pseudomeasles. It is a common disease among children between 6 months and 3 years old. According to the latest data from mainland China, the incidence rate of this disease is as high as 95%. The most typical manifestation is "rash after the fever subsides."

2. How to care for infantile rash

1. This disease does not require special measures and will generally heal on its own with very few sequelae.

2. During the fever process, infants and young children need to be given sufficient water to prevent dehydration. Use some physical cooling methods, such as taking a warm bath, sleeping with an ice pillow, applying warm water to the forehead and limbs, etc.

3. If the temperature does not exceed 40 degrees Celsius, there is no need to use medication to reduce the temperature. Commonly used drugs include acetaminophen, Tylenol, etc., but aspirin cannot be used.

4. Drink more water and add appropriate amount of fruit juice. This will increase the intake of vitamins, facilitate sweating and urination, and promote the excretion of toxins. Babies should rest more, avoid strenuous play, and suspend physical exercise.

5. During the period of illness, the baby should eat easily digestible food. For babies who are already able to eat solid food, they can eat liquid or semi-liquid food at this time. But be careful to keep it nutritious;

(It is not recommended to drink sweetened water with high sugar content, as the baby’s appetite will be poor at this time and it will affect the baby’s appetite).

6. Deliberately and appropriately supplement vitamin C and vitamin B.

7. The place where the baby rests should be quiet, and the air should be well circulated and kept fresh.

8. The quilt should not be too thick or too many, as this will not be conducive to heat dissipation.

9. Pay attention to keeping the baby's skin clean and hygienic, and wipe off the sweat on the child's body frequently to prevent the baby from catching cold and preventing the baby with rash from getting infected.