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What Causes Painful Rashes On Hips And Legs Of A Child?

yes. my son is 20 months and in the past 2 days has developed these things on his legs. i thought they were mosquito bite but they hurt him now. They r on his hips where the outer part of his diaper rubs it. Not sure if this is making it worse but it definetly getting worse
Wed, 10 Dec 2014
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Hi...it can be an insect bite allergy but at the same time, when there is severe pain it could also be a condition called Henoch Schonlein Purpura. I suggest you upload the photos of the kid in the website or consult your pediatrician with this tip.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Causes Painful Rashes On Hips And Legs Of A Child?

Hi...it can be an insect bite allergy but at the same time, when there is severe pain it could also be a condition called Henoch Schonlein Purpura. I suggest you upload the photos of the kid in the website or consult your pediatrician with this tip. Regards - Dr. Sumanth