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What Causes Goosebumps Like Rashes All Over The Body?
My son has had a goosebump like rash all over his body for 2 weeks now. He was a doctor after two days of having the rash. Doc did a strep test and it came back neg. Now we have a steroid lotion to put on him but does not seem to help. It looked like it calmed down for a few days, and now coming back even worse. It is red when he touches or itches it. His eyes are dry looking and red also. What can I do for the rash, and do I need to go back to the Doctor to get a second look?
Fri, 27 Mar 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms of your child seem to be related to ketosis pilaris.
Keratosis pilaris causes numerous small, rough, tan or red little bumps around hair follicles on the upper arms, thighs, buttocks, and cheeks.
It creates the appearance of goose bumps, or chicken skin. Keratosis pilaris may appear in dry skin conditions and atopic dermatitis.
Usually it is treated with steroid creams.
Based on the fact that steroid cream is not effective, I suggest to see a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms of your child seem to be related to ketosis pilaris.
Keratosis pilaris causes numerous small, rough, tan or red little bumps around hair follicles on the upper arms, thighs, buttocks, and cheeks.
It creates the appearance of goose bumps, or chicken skin. Keratosis pilaris may appear in dry skin conditions and atopic dermatitis.
Usually it is treated with steroid creams.
Based on the fact that steroid cream is not effective, I suggest to see a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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