What to do with a child’s rash and fever

Children with a rash fever should first clarify the cause of the disease, may be chickenpox, measles, scarlet fever and other diseases caused by, if the chickenpox can be localized with glycerite lotion, measles can be used acetaminophen tablets medication, scarlet fever with antibiotic anti-infective treatment such as penicillin V potassium tablets.
1. chickenpox: is caused by varicella zoster virus with highly infectious childhood rash disease, the child should be isolated, strengthen the care such as shortening the child’s nails, to prevent scratches and reduce secondary infections, etc.; or topical use of glycerol lotion, pay attention to shake well, the product should not be used for broken skin.
2. Measles: it is a serious disease caused by measles virus which is highly contagious, general treatment, bed rest, maintain proper indoor temperature, humidity and air circulation, etc. If accompanied by high fever, symptomatic use of antipyretic drugs, such as acetaminophen tablets, but note that severe hepatic and renal insufficiency is prohibited, antipyretic drugs are used for no more than 3 days, and adverse reactions such as itching are immediately discontinued.
3. Scarlet fever: scarlet fever is caused by type B hemolytic streptococcal infection, rash, fever, sore throat during the period, should be fluid or semi-fluid diet; pay attention to skin care, keep the skin clean, avoid scratching the rash; or choose penicillin V potassium tablets medication, pay attention to penicillin drugs allergy is prohibited, the emergence of vomiting and other adverse reactions to stop the drug immediately.
When children have a rash and fever, parents should give light, nutritious food. If the fever rash has obvious itchiness, but also nausea, vomiting and other manifestations, you should immediately go to the hospital, clear the cause of early treatment. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.