Rashes are a common problem, especially in children. Their skin is soft and sensitive and can easily become irritated. And it can be easy to assume that every rash is the same and will just go away on its own or with home remedies. However, there are some times when you should take your child to a pediatric physician for a rash. Get to know some of the situations in which you should take your child to the pediatrician for their rash. Then, you can be sure you get them the medical care they need when they need it.

Diaper Rash Spreads Past the Diaper Area

If your child develops a diaper rash, it is generally not necessary to take them to the doctor. Diaper rash is common and there are tons of creams and ointments out there that can help with it. However, if your child's diaper rash starts to spread past the diaper area, like down the legs or up onto the stomach, you should probably go to the doctor.

This is a sign that the rash is more than just your typical diaper rash. It may need prescription medications (topical and/or oral) to be resolved. 

Rash Lasts a Long Time

If your child has a rash for a day or two and it goes away, you likely have nothing to worry about. If the rash lasts more than two or three days, though, you should probably head to the pediatrician's office. Rashes that last several days often need medications to be dealt with. They could be signs of an internal infection or illness as well. As such, a doctor should check it out and check your child for other symptoms to determine what is going on.

Your Child Also Has a Fever

When your child has both a rash and a fever, they should go to the doctor right away. One illness that can cause a rash and fever together is scarlet fever, which is a bacterial infection that can get quite serious. Antibiotics are necessary to treat this condition. 

There are also other illnesses, viral and bacterial, that can cause rashes with a fever. It is important to get a diagnosis from your pediatrician so you know how to treat it and deal with it and protect your child's health. 

Knowing these situations when you should take your child to the pediatrician for a rash, you can be sure you call the pediatrician right away if you notice these issues in your child.

Contact a local pediatrician clinic for more information.