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What Does Spreading, Raised Red Rashes On Ankles, Butt And Hips Of A Child Mean?
my 20 month old has a red rash from her ankles to, and including her butt, almost looks like bad sun burn, but is raised like a welt. It is starting to spread to her hips and small areas on her upper arm. She hasn t eaten anything abnormal and we haven t changed detergents.
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Hello,
This might be Urticaria ( hypersensitivity reaction)? Maybe contact Dermatitis / Atopic Dermatitis! I just hope that there is No cold /fever! Please just don't get panic.
If the baby is fine: no crying / Itching then just wait and watch. If it's itching /painful/excessive crying then you need to give medication like Antihistamines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ajaygupta009, General & Family Physician
This might be Urticaria ( hypersensitivity reaction)? Maybe contact Dermatitis / Atopic Dermatitis! I just hope that there is No cold /fever! Please just don't get panic.
If the baby is fine: no crying / Itching then just wait and watch. If it's itching /painful/excessive crying then you need to give medication like Antihistamines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ajaygupta009, General & Family Physician
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