Viral Rash & Eruption Treatment

WHAT IS IT?

Viral Eruption

A viral rash is an outbreak of spots, bumps or blotches that can be caused by various viral infections.

The rash occurs because your immune system recognizes the virus as it travels through your bloodstream.

Skin rashes caused by viral infections can appear suddenly and spread quickly, often accompanied by symptoms like fever, itching, or discomfort. At our dermatology clinic, we specialize in accurately diagnosing and treating viral skin eruptions—including those linked to common viruses like measles, chickenpox, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, and more.

Our board-certified dermatologist will assess your symptoms, provide targeted relief, and guide you through a personalized care plan to reduce discomfort and prevent complications. We prioritize gentle, effective treatments to support your recovery and restore skin health.

Several types of viral infections can cause an outbreak of blotches, bumps, blisters, or spots. A viral rash occurs when the immune system identifies a virus traveling through the bloodstream.

Viral rashes can spread across the entire body or remain contained in a localized area. They can manifest as hives, welts, vesicles, or patches and exhibit dryness, itchiness, redness, or scaliness.

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HOW IT WORKS?

Viral Eruption Treatment

Rashes may manifest as patches, hives, or vesicles and can exhibit redness, itchiness, scaliness, or dryness. They can arise in a localized area or spread across the entire body. While most rashes are not life-threatening, some may indicate a more serious underlying condition.

If you have a rash and experience any of the following symptoms, promptly seek medical attention from our board-certified dermatologists: widespread rash, rash accompanied by fever, sudden and rapid rash spreading, blistering rash, painful rash, or infected rash.

Seeking prompt medical attention from a board-certified dermatologist is recommended when a person is experiencing any of the following viral eruption symptoms:

Blistering rash

Body aches, headache, and fatigue
A fast and sudden spread of the rash
Infected rash
Loss of appetite
Painful rash
Rash accompanied by a fever
Widespread rash

Anyone, regardless of age, can get a viral rash. At Radiant Dermatology & Aesthetics, our professional team can quickly diagnose a viral rash during a medical examination based on presenting symptoms. Sometimes, we may order a blood test or swab a patient's nose to identify the virus.

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Conditons Treated

The most common types of skin conditions, diseases and disorders that we treat include, but are not limited to the following.

Herpes Simplex

A viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It can result in painful, fluid-filled blisters on the skin or mucous membranes, commonly occurring around the mouth (cold sores) or genital area.

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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Also known as shingles, it is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (the same virus that causes chickenpox). It typically presents as a painful rash with fluid-filled blisters, following the distribution of a nerve or dermatome.

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

A chronic skin condition characterized by inflamed, painful nodules or boils, typically in areas with apocrine sweat glands, such as the armpits, groin, and buttocks. It can lead to recurrent abscesses and scarring.

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Molloscum Contagiosum

A viral skin infection caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus, a poxvirus. It results in small, round, flesh-colored or pink bumps on the skin, which may be itchy or tender.

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Warts

Benign skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They can appear anywhere on the body and vary in size and appearance depending on the type of wart.

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