What Causes Itchy Rashes On Feet, Chest And Arms?

Posted on Fri, 26 Jun 2015

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Question : My son that is 6 years old has some kind of rash on his feet ,chest, and arms he says it itchs and burns we live in the country

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
For how long has he been having this?

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

I am so sorry to hear about this rash that your son has. Before providing a definitive response and recommendations on how to address this, I will like to get some more information.

1. If the black area in between the 3rd and 4th toes part of the rash?
2. For how long has this being going on?
3. Is there any one else around the corner with similar symptoms?

I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience and promise to respond promptly. Until then, I wish you and your son well.

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

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (4 hours later)

It has been going on for about 4 days. The dark between the 3rd and 4th toe is actually bubble blister that have popped. No one else has it and it looks different then poison ivy its bigger bumps it seems like.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably hand-mouth and feet disease!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the clarifications.

I have reviewed the images and this is suggestive of a viral infection called hand-mouth and feet disease. This causes blister in these areas. The disease is self limiting and generally requires nothing more than controlling for pain and itches. I will recommend tylenol for pains and Benadryl for itches. Please, keep the blisters and wounds clean to avoid any further infections. Cleansing them with an antiseptic such as Iodine would be okay.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to keep the discussion going if need be. Is he having any low grade fevers?

Thanks!

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

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (36 hours later)

Thank you so much I really appreciate it.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your kind words. I wish you well.

If you need further information, I am very ready and willing to help you.

Best wishes!

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