What Causes Red Pimples On The Face, Stomach And Back Of A Child?

Posted on Thu, 23 Mar 2017

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Question : My 4 year old daughter has has a rash on face, stomach, and back for 5 days. It looks like tiny red pimples. No fever and she is acting fine. She says it doesn't itch or hurt. We haven't changed any detergents and she hasnt ate anything different. I called the doctor and they said to just watch it. I googled unfortunately and of course Im freaked out by what I saw. Im so scared its a leukemia rash. Could it just be a viral rash and I need to wait it out, or should I make another doctor appointment?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload an image.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query. However, I would need you to upload an image of the rashes. Let me assure you that leukemia rash is the least of the concerns and a viral rash is much more likely. I could guide you after checking the image.

You are free to make another doctor's appointment. However, if you can rely on me, I would insist you to wait for my response after you upload the image.

I will wait for your response.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (30 minutes later)

Here is the picture of the rash on her stomach

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibly due to viral cause.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your response. I have checked the attached image. The rashes do not seem concerning. They are likely to be due to a viral cause. You may apply some emollient like calamine lotion topically. Give him some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily if there is itchiness. Nothing else needs to be done.

Regards

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