Dengue hemorrhagic fever is an acute infectious disease caused by a virus. It can occur year-round and most prevalently during the rainy season when mosquitoes thrive and transmit the disease. This fever can affect people of all ages and typically manifests in three phases.

Many dengue fever patients develop an itchy rash, especially on the palms and soles, during the recovery phase after the fever subsides. So when does the itch caused by dengue fever commonly occur and how can relieve it?

When experiencing dengue fever, many patients often refrain from bathing and washing their hair due to the fear that water will worsen their condition and increase their fever. However, this is not a healthy practice. So, what is the proper way to bathe and wash hair while suffering from dengue fever?