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What Do Red Bumps On Neck,back And Chest Of A Child Indicate?
My 15 year old son says he has small red spots all over his neck, chest and back, but at this time they don t itch. Could it me possible measles? What are the symptoms and what does it look like? Believe measles are contagious? Appreciate your response. Renard Hayden 281.798.1489
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Measles would normally present with systemic symptoms as well such as fever, cough and cold symptoms, irritability.
If the rash is the only symptom present then it may be related to contact of this area of skin with a particular irritant or allergen.
The use of a mild steroid cream may help.
If it worsens or does not resolve then you can consider an assessment by his doctor.
I hope this helps
Measles would normally present with systemic symptoms as well such as fever, cough and cold symptoms, irritability.
If the rash is the only symptom present then it may be related to contact of this area of skin with a particular irritant or allergen.
The use of a mild steroid cream may help.
If it worsens or does not resolve then you can consider an assessment by his doctor.
I hope this helps
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