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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On Face

Posted on Thu, 11 Feb 2016

Question: I saw a rash on my kids face and I am worried as one of the dermatologist here said it could be herpese. Could you please take a second look?

She is 5 years and going to school here in USA.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be herpes or insect bite

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
Can understand your concerns.

I have seen the pictures that you have attached.
It seems that your child probably has herpes infection or insect bite.
In case of herpes, there is history of contact with a person with herpes infection.
Insect bite lesions are itchy and usually has a black centre surrounded by red erythematous region.

I hope this will help you.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Patel (1 hour later)

I went to a pediatrician today in the evening and he thinks it is not Herpes. He touched them and examined them. Do you think I can go with his observation ? At home none of us are infected me or my wife.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Chances of herpes are remote

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome once again to HCM.

Herpes can only be spread by skin contact.
If none of you have herpes infection then chances of herpes are almost nil.
It could be insect bite.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Patel (32 minutes later)

Is there any chance from school from other kids? The Pediatrician said it could be some other viral or bacterial infection and leave it as it is.

Is there anything to worry doctor? does it looks like herpes lesson to you ?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It looks like a herpes infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes it looks like a herpes infection, but if there is no history of contact from family or school mates, we can safely remove the possibility of herpes.
An opinion of a dermatologist can be taken which will confirm the diagnosis.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Patel (22 minutes later)

The doctor here we went to was a pediatrician he said it is not Herpes. You recommend a visit to a Demonologist?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should see a dermatologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
A visit to dermatologist is a must to confirm diagnosis.
Symptoms of herpes are tingling, itching or burning sensation at site of lesion.
As a parent, ask the child not to scratch the skin lesion.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Patel (19 minutes later)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY/vYYYusp=sharing

Can you check this as well Doc?

I will try to get a dermatologist tomorrow.

I will make sure she don't touch it. She sleeps with us, what about her pillows and bedsheets and blankets?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Bed sheet should be washed after use

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have seen the movie that you have sent.
It looks more like herpes.

Pillow and bedsheet should be washed after use as a precautionary measure.
No other precautions needs to be followed.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Patel (7 hours later)

the rash is slowly getting to be invisible and redness is comparatively less than yesterday.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Less chances of herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Herpes tends to increase over time.
If skin lesion is decreasing then chances of herpes are less.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee