How To Spot Scarlet Fever

Facial Flushing

Patients with scarlet fever frequently exhibit facial flushing. The cheeks may appear very red, and there will often be a pale color around the lips. Parts of the face and neck may be sore to touch, particularly the lymph nodes in the neck. While there is no treatment for facial flushing, it should resolve with antibiotics for the underlying condition. Patients may find it soothing to apply damp washcloths to their face, and it can help to take over-the-counter pain relievers and fever reducers. In assessing patients with scarlet fever, doctors will note the severity of a patient's facial flushing, and patients may wish to monitor this symptom daily to see whether it improves or worsens. Patients who have a fever might experience more severe flushing. For most patients, facial flushing resolves within a week of treatment.

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