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What Causes Reddish Rashes On Knees,stomach And Shoulders?

My Son is almost will be three in november, the past few days he has had a runny nose and a bad hack type of cough. He has been showing signs of a redish rash on parts of his body. Mainly behind his knees, stomach, side of his shoulders and slightly at times on his cheek area, and back. It is not sore nor itchy. The rash appears and disapears. I found out that my wife changed our laundry soap so we went back to what we use to use and rewashed all his clothes, (this was 2 days ago). Should we be worried or...????

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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of skin rashes on knees, stomach and shoulders which occurs due to contact dermatitis and allergic reaction of body.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid application of any chemicals and apply topical antibacterial ointment such as mupirocin. Drink plenty of water daily and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Apply aloe vera gel and don't itch or prick rashes. If condition doesn't start getting better in few weeks then consult dermatologist once and get it examined completed.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Reddish Rashes On Knees,stomach And Shoulders?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of skin rashes on knees, stomach and shoulders which occurs due to contact dermatitis and allergic reaction of body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid application of any chemicals and apply topical antibacterial ointment such as mupirocin. Drink plenty of water daily and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Apply aloe vera gel and don t itch or prick rashes. If condition doesn t start getting better in few weeks then consult dermatologist once and get it examined completed. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari