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Rash, Localized, Cause Unknown

	Call 911 NOW (your child may need an ambulance) IF: Not moving or too weak to stand.
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF your child has any ONE of the following: Your child looks or acts very sick. Purple or blood-colored spots or dots that's not from injury or friction. Bright red area or red streak (but not sunburn). Rash area is very painful. Age less than 1 month old and tiny water blisters (like chickenpox). Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby KidsCare clinic. Use our Facility Search to find an urgent care clinic near you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (during regular daytime office hours) IF: You think your child needs to be seen. Severe itching or fever is present. Looks like a boil, infected sore, pimple or other infected rash. Teenager with genital area rash.
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns. Pimples. Peeling fingers. Rash lasts for more than 7 days.
	Provide Care at Home to children for: Mild localized rash and you don't think your child needs to be seen.