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Are Brown Freckles On Skin While Recovering From Viral Infection A Concern?

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Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016
Question: My son has had a viral infectio this week and now the red rash has gone down and we are left with these brown freckles. Should i be concerned?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this viral infection. These freckles are typical and often signal the final phase of the infection with desquamation. There is no reason to be worried about this. Observe only and this will gradually go through the normal evolution and resolve. There is no need for any further medical intervention.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask of more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (9 minutes later)
Thank you so much! Im glad this is totally normal! He had a red rash all over him a week ago with vomiting and a sore throat. So in future if he has a viral infection again i should expect this?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, quite common with viral ifections!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This is quite common with viral infections but luckily those that cause rash do not happen often.

Keep me posted!
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Are Brown Freckles On Skin While Recovering From Viral Infection A Concern?

Brief Answer: No! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this viral infection. These freckles are typical and often signal the final phase of the infection with desquamation. There is no reason to be worried about this. Observe only and this will gradually go through the normal evolution and resolve. There is no need for any further medical intervention. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask of more information and clarifications if need be.