This image displays typical pink to red elevations of the skin and non-scaling, slightly elevated lesions on a patient with a viral exanthem. On a person with a viral exanthem, the pink to red, slightly elevated lesions on the skin can become widespread. This image displays widespread flat and raised skin lesions that are red or pink in color typical of viral skin rashes. In viral exanthem the pink patch of affected skin should turn white when you push on it with a finger. Viral exanthems can have a mix of small raised and flat lesions. As displayed in this image, the pink to red elevations of the skin from viral exanthem are not scaly.
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Picture of Viral Exanthem: This image displays typical pink to red elevations of the skin and non-scaling, slightly elevated lesions on a patient with a viral exanthem. Divider line
This image displays typical pink to red elevations of the skin and non-scaling, slightly elevated lesions on a patient with a viral exanthem.
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Self-Care Guidelines
  • For mild symptoms, no treatment is required, as the rash and illness often last only a few days and then go away.
  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) may be helpful in lowering the fever and reducing aches and pains.
  • Drink plenty of liquids and get lots of bed rest.
When to Seek Medical Care
See your doctor if you have any of the following:
  • A temperature over 101 degrees that lasts more than a day
  • Severe headache, stiff neck, confusion, unconsciousness, or seizures
  • Diarrhea and/or vomiting and severe abdominal pain
  • Severe cough or sputum with pus or blood
  • Spots, swelling, and redness on the palms or soles, blisters, swollen and painful joints
  • Red eyes, mouth, or tongue
  • Rash that is bright red and does not fade (blanch) with finger pressure
Last Modified: 29 Feb 2008

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