What is a viral rash or a viral exanthem?
Exanthem is the name given to a rash that is usually accompanied by other illness symptoms such as fever, tiredness and headache. It is usually caused by an infectious condition such as a virus. The rash is usually the result of a reaction to a toxin produced by the virus or secondary to damage to the skin by the virus or a natural body response to the virus. Is a heat rash dangerous? Heat rash is a skin condition that occurs when a child’s skin begins to itch or peel due to overheating. It is also known as prickly heat or miliaria. It appears as many tiny bumps surrounded by redness. It usually occurs on clothed parts of the body. It usually goes away on its own within a few days. Heat rash occurs when a child’s body begins to sweat. This can happen in a hot, humid environment or when a child is overdressed. Perspiration irritates the surface of the skin, trapping sweat beneath the skin, where it builds up, causing the characteristic bumps. The best treatment for heat rash is to provi
