Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My son has a rash all over his body. we went to the doctor and he suspects viral rash. how long does it take to go a way. should i be worrii'd?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Viral exanthem: May take 2 to 4 days to resolve. As long as your child is acting himself, eating and drinking should be fine to let run its course. Coxsackie virus is a common viral infection to cause this rash.
Answered 8/24/2017
3.4k views
Depends on condition: The length of the rash varies and depends on the condition but 3-5 days is usually typical. No need to be worried if it is a viral rash, nothing you will do will make it go away faster, it is the body's response to the virus.
Answered 12/12/2014
3.4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
My son has a fine rash for about a week today he has another rash / welts on top of that should I take him to a doctor or a dermatologist?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
3 yr old son has a weird red freckled rash on one side of his face for days.. why? Should I take him to the doctor? Do freckles start out like that?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My 4 week old son has rash on his face, eyelids and ears. Should i take him to a doctor? Not sure what is causing this
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I think my son has Scarlet fever, do i take him ER or wait till tomorrow to go see a doctor? has fever,tumy ache and rash gave him pain meds. ???
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Should I take my child to the doctor if I suspect German measles? He is 18months old. Fever only lasted one night and rash started yesterday.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Dear doctor, i had a rash three weeks ago diagnosed as shingles . Now I have a new shingles rash in an unrelated area . Can i take the anti virals ?
4th gen negative, hiv-1pcr viral load not detected but cd4 363 and possible exposure 8 years ago. Went to doctor he said no hiv and did a test there non reactive. Can hcv or other factor la interfere hiv test accuracy. Armpits look swollen and rashes?
My daughter have a bad skin rash. Doctor say it is a viral infection. what can she use or drink?
Multiple red pimple sized bumps in my body doctor think it's viral or fungal, can it be ringworm? some are small and it doesnt itch she prescribed me clotrimazole and I dont know if I need to take oral med also?
I took my son to a&e last night as he had a rash all on body. Doctor said it was tonsillitis but people are saying it's strange his has a rash with it?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
