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What Causes Red Small Raised Bumps In Clusters On The Legs Of A Child?

hi, my toddler has red small raised bumps in clusters on her leg starting to spread to her other leg with a little spot and a tiny one on her belly now. No other symptoms that I know of or that she is displaying. What could this be? She also had bad eczema when she was a baby but has not had it since and it is raised like that but looks alot different.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi...I feel by what you quote he should be having a - Hand Foot Mouth disease. This is one viral illness among all other exanthemas which can cause fever followed by rash over palms and soles. It is a self-limiting disorder and itching can be really worrisome. I suggest you use any over the counter antihistamine if you have one with you now. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose (Maximum 10mg) every 6th to 8th hourly for 7 days.
This can even cause some peeling of skin in the next 4-6 weeks and do not worry about it.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Causes Red Small Raised Bumps In Clusters On The Legs Of A Child?

Hi...I feel by what you quote he should be having a - Hand Foot Mouth disease. This is one viral illness among all other exanthemas which can cause fever followed by rash over palms and soles. It is a self-limiting disorder and itching can be really worrisome. I suggest you use any over the counter antihistamine if you have one with you now. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose (Maximum 10mg) every 6th to 8th hourly for 7 days. This can even cause some peeling of skin in the next 4-6 weeks and do not worry about it. Regards - Dr. Sumanth