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What Causes Skin Rash?

My ten year old son has had a rash appear on the back of his legs a couple of days ago and has slowly developed on front and up hi torso. Is running a temp of 37.2 ans is complaining of sore wrist, neck and shins. The rash is not itchy and is a pinky colour. Not sure what this could be
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posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

The symptoms of your son seem to be related to a viral rash.

I suggest using Calamine lotion for local application.

I also suggest using Tylenol for fever.

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

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Skin Rash?

Hello, The symptoms of your son seem to be related to a viral rash. I suggest using Calamine lotion for local application. I also suggest using Tylenol for fever. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician