Suggest Treatment For Fever And Rashes At The Chin, Underarm, Chest And Leg Of An Infant

Posted on Thu, 17 May 2018

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Question : hello. my son, 9.5 months had a fever yesterday and a rash under his chin, on his under arm, on his leg and on his chest. I need a doctors note saying it is not contagious and he can go back to daycare or if it is how I can treat it and a doctors note saying when he can return to daycare

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Needs to be clinically evaluated

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

A fever with rash is typically due to a viral cause. While some of the viral causes are contagious, others are not. A clinical examination is needed for identification of the probable cause and you need to visit a doctor for the same. He will also be able to write you the requisite note.

Viral infections are self limiting and management is supportive. You need to give paracetamol to bring down temperature. Apply calamine lotion topically. It should resolve in a week or less.

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