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www.FredericksburgParent.NET 25 Viral Viral-related rashes are splotchy, blanching (disappears when pressed), pinkish-colored and usually accompany other symptoms like fever, diarrhea, sore throat and lethargy. Typical childhood viruses that present with a rash include Fi h Dis- ease, molluscum contagiosum, chicken pox (varicella), roseola and hand, foot and mouth disease. Depending on the diagno- sis, your physician may prescribe an viral medica ons. Warts are another viral skin condi on commonly seen among kids. Although warts generally resolve on their own, "due to the fact they are contagious, we tend to treat them with a spray or liquid nitrogen every one to two weeks un l they are gone," says dermatologist Donna Corve e, M.D. "We can also treat with various topical acids and some mes we use blister beetle juice which is quite eff ec ve." Parasitic A pimple-like skin rash that's extremely itchy and contagious could be caused by scabies, which is a mite that burrows into the skin. Because scabies can spread quickly through skin- to-skin contact, your physician may recommend trea ng the en re family with a topical medica on. Fungal The name might make you shudder, but ringworm ( nea cor- poris), a red circular skin rash, is caused by a fungal infec on, not a worm. The rash doesn't always itch, but can spread from skin-to-skin contact. Treat with an an -fungal product. Allergies Rashes like hives are allergic reac ons that are typically splotchy, blanching, pinkish and intensely itchy. A new food or a new medica on could be the culprit. Consult with your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. (Seek immediate medical a en on if your child has trouble breathing or experiences swelling of the tongue, lips or face.) Contact derma s like poison ivy or exposure to other irritants can also cause itchy allergic reac ons. Treat the area with an over-the-counter cor sone cream. For insect bites, try ammonia- containing products like A erBite Kids. Henry also recommends oatmeal baths, baking soda com- presses, and Sarna lo on or Noxzema cooled in the refrigerator to help relieve itching. Viral chickenpox rash (Viral) Allergice Rash