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Rashes On Many Parts Of Body, Like Raised Pimples. Itchy On Elbows. What Are They?

My daughter broke out in a rash two days ago. It is behind her ears and on her chest . It is also lower on her torso although it is not as severe there....just kind of here and there. I have treated her with benadryl , but it doesn t seem to be helping. She also has it on the inside of her elbows. It is only itchy on her elbows. It looks like small raised pimples .
Mon, 25 Feb 2013
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Hi ..thanks for your query.
You have not mentioned the age of your daughter. There can be many possibilities .
It can be a scabies infestation. This is common in children.itching is mostly severe in the night.topical permethrin is used in the treatment.
Next common possibilty is papular urticaria. This is a allergic reaction to insect bites like mosquitoes. Topical sterois are used fir the treatment.
Other contact allergies or acute urticaria is also possible.
I suggest you visit a dermatologist to get a proper diagnosis and then start the definitive therapy.
Hope this helps. Take care!
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Rashes On Many Parts Of Body, Like Raised Pimples. Itchy On Elbows. What Are They?

Hi ..thanks for your query. You have not mentioned the age of your daughter. There can be many possibilities . It can be a scabies infestation. This is common in children.itching is mostly severe in the night.topical permethrin is used in the treatment. Next common possibilty is papular urticaria. This is a allergic reaction to insect bites like mosquitoes. Topical sterois are used fir the treatment. Other contact allergies or acute urticaria is also possible. I suggest you visit a dermatologist to get a proper diagnosis and then start the definitive therapy. Hope this helps. Take care!