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What Causes A Growing Rash Infection On A Child?

My 7 year old son woke up yesterday with a slight rash on his neck. It was about the size of a nickel. This morning, it was larger and he said it "hurt." It doesn't itch, but, hurts. I thought it may be poison ivy but it has little raised dots within the rash. Any thoughts? Thank you in advance.

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Hi,

As per your query, your child has symptoms of growing rash infection seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start taking anti-allergics medications such as Allegra. You should apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching.

Application of calamine lotion will be effective to soothe the skin. Apply cold compresses over itchy rashes. You should maintain proper cleanliness and avoid scratching the bumps to prevent infection. If symptoms still keep on persisting you should visit a dermatologist once and get it examined. go for a patch test and blood tests and start treatment after proper prescription.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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What Causes A Growing Rash Infection On A Child?

Hi, As per your query, your child has symptoms of growing rash infection seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start taking anti-allergics medications such as Allegra. You should apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching. Application of calamine lotion will be effective to soothe the skin. Apply cold compresses over itchy rashes. You should maintain proper cleanliness and avoid scratching the bumps to prevent infection. If symptoms still keep on persisting you should visit a dermatologist once and get it examined. go for a patch test and blood tests and start treatment after proper prescription. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist