Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services for confusion, collapse, a seizure, severe weakness, or loss of consciousness during heat exposure.
Move the person to a cooler place and begin cooling while waiting for help.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek prompt medical advice for:
Increasing skin redness, warmth, swelling, pus, pain, or fever
New eye redness, persistent eye pain, light sensitivity, or blurred vision
Reduced hearing or a blocked-ear sensation
Repeated dizziness, headache, nausea, or weakness in warm conditions
Deep cracks that bleed, restrict movement, or do not heal
Urgent review is especially important if the baby has trouble feeding or breathing, is unusually sleepy, has a temperature problem, or shows signs of infection.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange routine follow-up if scaling, itching, cracking, or treatment burden is becoming harder to manage.
A dermatology review is also appropriate if current products are not helping, side effects develop, or treatment needs change.
The article also says
A newborn with a tight, shiny membrane needs hospital assessment.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Lamellar ichthyosis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.