What Is A Strep Rash
Strep rash also known as scarlatina or scarlet fever is one of the more common types of skin rashes. And it usually occurs during a bout of strep throat.
Looking at pictures of skin rashes, youll see that many look similar which is why getting a diagnosis is difficult. That is why its best to see your physician to get a skin rash diagnosis.
According to the American Dermatology Association a strep rash usually appears about 12 and 48 hours after strep throat manifests. Some symptoms of strep throat include a headache, sore throat, high fever, swollen glands and infected tonsils.
A strep rash looks like a bad sunburn with little red bumps. These bumps can start on the chest and then develop into a groin rash, underarm rash, and into a rash on the legs. It can also develop into a sweaty rash and be very itchy.
A strep rash is red until you press on it, then it turns white. This type of rash could take up to 7 days to go away and the skin might peel a bit for a up to a month afterwards.
Strep rashes are most common in children and young teens 5-15 years of age. Antibiotics are the most common course of treatment and may clear the strep throat and rash, but the itching might still persist.
Note that strep rash can also develop when someone gets a strep skin infection. If this is the case, its necessary to get immediate professional care.
Strep rash is not infectious, but strep itself is very much so. People can lower the risk of getting strep by diligently washing their hands especially during cold and flu season and consider taking a herbal tonic to help boost the immune system and keep the hydrated and healthy. Anyone with strep should avoid contact with others until after having been on antibiotics for a full 24 hours. - 17273
Looking at pictures of skin rashes, youll see that many look similar which is why getting a diagnosis is difficult. That is why its best to see your physician to get a skin rash diagnosis.
According to the American Dermatology Association a strep rash usually appears about 12 and 48 hours after strep throat manifests. Some symptoms of strep throat include a headache, sore throat, high fever, swollen glands and infected tonsils.
A strep rash looks like a bad sunburn with little red bumps. These bumps can start on the chest and then develop into a groin rash, underarm rash, and into a rash on the legs. It can also develop into a sweaty rash and be very itchy.
A strep rash is red until you press on it, then it turns white. This type of rash could take up to 7 days to go away and the skin might peel a bit for a up to a month afterwards.
Strep rashes are most common in children and young teens 5-15 years of age. Antibiotics are the most common course of treatment and may clear the strep throat and rash, but the itching might still persist.
Note that strep rash can also develop when someone gets a strep skin infection. If this is the case, its necessary to get immediate professional care.
Strep rash is not infectious, but strep itself is very much so. People can lower the risk of getting strep by diligently washing their hands especially during cold and flu season and consider taking a herbal tonic to help boost the immune system and keep the hydrated and healthy. Anyone with strep should avoid contact with others until after having been on antibiotics for a full 24 hours. - 17273
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Linda Robison has been a health and research advisor for over 25 years with experience in skin aging and skin disorders. Find more information on Common Rashes, the five signs of skin cancer, bad plastic surgery results, and more at Visit Wrinkle Free Skin Tips
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