When to Seek Medical Care

You must recognize these life-threatening skin rashes early and get the proper attention quickly. Call the doctor if your symptoms include any of the following:

• Rash
  
  
  • Any rash that is sudden in onset and covers a large part of the body
    
    
  • Any rash that occurs shortly after starting a new medication
    
    
  • Any rash that starts either shortly after a flulike illness begins or a rash that starts after a flulike illness goes away
  
  
• Mouth sores - Any mouth sores that make it difficult to drink clear liquids
  
  
• Red eyes - Any sudden onset of red, inflamed eyes, accompanied by a rash or other illness
  
  
• Dizziness or lightheadedness when standing

• Rashes that begin to blister over large portions of the body surface or when large portions of skin begin to peel

• Fainting, or passing out

• Any mouth sores that are too painful to drink even small sips of liquids