Rash, Age 11 and Younger
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Does your child have a localized rash in one area of his or her body?
See significance of a localized rash if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
Your child needs an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Does your child have a new rash that has lasted for longer than 1 week?
Yes Does your child have a mild rash that has lasted for longer than 4 weeks?
Yes Is a rash that has been checked by a doctor not following the expected course?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: August 29, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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