Skin Inspection

The skin in the early years is very delicate and soft. It gets affected by a lot of environmental changes. Even a minor viral infection can produce varied types of rash on a child’s skin.

As a parent, it is important to be extremely vigilant regarding these changes and developments. Sometimes, a simple rash can be an initial symptom of a major illness, such as a rheumatological condition with abnormal working of the immune system.

Does your child have any of these symptoms?

• Rash associated with any joint symptoms (pain, swelling, difficulty in movement)
• Rash which appears with onset of fever and disappears when fever settles (this can seem falsely reassuring but it could be an alarming indicator)
• Rash associated with passing redness of the eyes but a persistent fever
• Rash associated with fever for a long duration along with weight loss and hair loss
• Rash present on the malar / cheek area (butterfly rash) which increases on exposure to sunlight

If yes, consult your doctor or pediatrician immediately and discuss approaching a super-specialist like PREP Clinic for opinion.