When should I see a doctor about my rash?

Make an appointment with a dermatologist if your rash:

  • is getting worse or hasn’t improved within a week

  • is circular and looks like a bullseye 

  • is purple 

  • shows signs of infection, such as pain, swelling, yellow or green discharge, warmth, or red streaks

  • develops in the folds of your skin 

  • is accompanied by joint pain

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