No rash decisions: How to identify your child's rash

Dr Phil Kieran identifies the main rashes children can develop and suggests steps parents can take when they first appear

SPOT CHECKUP: Chickenpox is contagious two to three days before the rash develops until the last spot scabs. Picture: iStock

Dr. Phil Kieran

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

Friday evening has arrived and you are getting the kids into the bath ready to relax after an exhausting week. As the clothes come off you see a rash and all thoughts of a nice relaxed evening evaporate instantly, replaced by fear, worry and the difficulty planning on what to do next?