Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Do Small Red Dots All Over The Body Indicate?

3 year old son has small red dots all over his body legs arms feet hands but not on his face or neck. It almost looks like a heat rash but he s never had it everywhere like this before. We are out of town and didn t know if we should try to get him looked at or give him kids benidril and see if that clears is up.
Fri, 8 May 2015
Report Abuse
Pediatrician 's  Response
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Looks like prickly heat.
local application of Calamina lotion and dusting powder may help.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Skin rash


Loading Online Doctors....
What Do Small Red Dots All Over The Body Indicate?

Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. Looks like prickly heat. local application of Calamina lotion and dusting powder may help. Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics