How long can the residual redness, swelling, and minor peeling from a fire coral rash last after the acute pain phase subsides?
Several days to a week or more
Following a contact with fire coral, there is a clear progression from the immediate acute reaction to the residual skin healing phase. While prompt first aid can drastically reduce the intense, acute pain within minutes, the resulting skin manifestation—the rash, characterized by redness, localized swelling, and sometimes minor peeling or blistering—takes a substantially longer time to resolve completely. This residual inflammation represents the body processing the inflammatory consequences of the venom that was injected. Even if treatment was ideal, the visible signs of this reaction are expected to linger for a measurable period, commonly described as lasting for several days, extending potentially up to a full week or even longer, depending on the severity of the initial exposure and the individual's recovery rate.
