What Causes Rash On Body Of An Infant When Suffering From Cold?

Posted on Sun, 14 Sep 2014

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Question : My 21 month old son has had a viral infection for the past two week he has been getting random spots with yellow heads on them in that time too what could this be please?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fever associated rash

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Dear Ms,

It is quite common to see rash during episode of fever, especially viral. It could get secondarily infected causing the yellow heads( Also known as Impetigo).

If there is no fever at present then there is no cause for concern. I would suggest the following

!. Daily bath to remove oil residue
2. Local application of antibiotic ointment

Take care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak

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