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What Causes Intermittent Red Patches On Trunk And Back?

Posted on Wed, 5 Aug 2015

Question: so i inquired about my 23month old few eeeks ago when she had a pinpoint rash on her trunk and intermittent red spots appear on extremeties and face, including private area.did not itch or seem to bother her. that dissappeared after few weeks . now she has developed and continued to get more sporatic red patches on trunk and back, increased amount noticed lower back. no fever or other symptoms
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Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would like to rule out urticaria

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

I have gone through the picture.
Although the image is blurred the red irregular margined elevated lesions are most likely urticarial rash.
It is mostly allergic in origin.I would like to get a hemogram dine to check the eosinophil counts.
Antiallergic like hydroxizine,fexifenadine or cetrizine will help.
The image is blurred so I request you to attach a new image with higher pixel's camera so that I better able to assess.
Please do ask if you have any more query.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (11 hours later)

whats the best way to rule out urticaria? it doesnt seem to bother her. i have started applying hydrocortizone cream to area. can i try benedryl? i attached a few more images. i actually have a XXXXXXX pixel camera phone but trying to get my 23 month old to sit still while it focuses is a different story.

Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can give benadryl

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up

I can understand your problem and really appreciate your effort.
I have again gone through the images and it looks like urticarial rash.
Urticaria can be managed well with oral or topical steroid and antihistaminic.
Benadryl contains diphenhydramine which is a very good antiallergic/antihistaminic.
You are already applying steroid cream.You can give benadryl syrup as it will add more relief.

Wish your baby speedy recovery.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar