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3. Crusts
Once the vesicular fluid dries up, it will develop into scabs or crusts that will ultimately resolve on their own after a week or two. During this phase, however, the patient should be mindful of any significant signs happening in their body as the infection progresses.
For instance, if the rashes become hot, tender, and painful, this can be a sign that the patient has a secondary bacterial infection. When this happens, the patient must immediately seek medical treatment. This is especially true if this symptom is associated with breathing difficulties and the rashes have started spreading into the eyes.
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