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Rashes On Arms, Small Patch On Stomach. Taking Benadryl Provides Relief. Permanent Cure?

My 11 year old daughter has a smooth rash on her arms and small patch on her stomach, she does not have a fever or any other syptom this rash does fade after taking benadryl I took her to the dr and he says that it is not Chicken Pox I am at a loss here I have no idea whether my other 2 children would need to be away from her or not...Please help me..
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Rashes on arm patch on stomach is due to pityriasis rosasea.patch on the stomach may be herald patch.there will be mild itching in this condition.and if patch on stomach is tinea infection it may be id reaction .use a antihistamine.antibiotic and a calamine lotion.
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Rashes On Arms, Small Patch On Stomach. Taking Benadryl Provides Relief. Permanent Cure?

Rashes on arm patch on stomach is due to pityriasis rosasea.patch on the stomach may be herald patch.there will be mild itching in this condition.and if patch on stomach is tinea infection it may be id reaction .use a antihistamine.antibiotic and a calamine lotion.