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What Are The Causes Of Having Rash In Back Of Upper Arm During Bathing?

I have recently noticed my child having a rash on the back of his upper arms during bath time. The rash is red and a little blotchy.His arms are barely touching the water. Could a warm bath actually cause a rash like that or could this possibly be a symptom of food that he ate?

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Danielle
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Hi,
Thanks and welcome to HCM .
The rash I do not think is due to hot water bath.
it may be due to allergy either to food or any other substance
Viral infection .
It is not possible to tell without seeing the patient.
If it fades away spontaneously within 2-3days it is OK.
Otherwise consult pediatrician .
Hope this reply serves your purpose .
Further queries invited .
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
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What Are The Causes Of Having Rash In Back Of Upper Arm During Bathing?

Hi, Thanks and welcome to HCM . The rash I do not think is due to hot water bath. it may be due to allergy either to food or any other substance Viral infection . It is not possible to tell without seeing the patient. If it fades away spontaneously within 2-3days it is OK. Otherwise consult pediatrician . Hope this reply serves your purpose . Further queries invited . Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.