HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Are Bumps On Skin A Sign Of Measles?

default
Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2015
Question: Kid is suffering with measles (a kind of skin bump) and worried if this could be serious. Need expert advice
doctor
Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Upload the pictures of the bumps

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcaremagic
I can understand your concern.
Measles presents with fever, cough, sorethroat, eye congestion and rash which starts on the face and spreads downwards on the rest of the body.
You haven't mentioned about the other symptoms present in the child besides bumps and running nose. I would also like to ask you few questions: Whether the rash is associated with itching or burning?
What is the duration of the rash?
What are the other complaints in the child?
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the rash so that I can get clearer picture of the condition.
Even if it's measles you don't have to worry as it is a common infection in children and can be easily taken care off but we first need to confirm the diagnosis.
Please feel free to revert.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney

Dermatologist

Practicing since :2007

Answered : 4993 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Dermatologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Are Bumps On Skin A Sign Of Measles?

Brief Answer: Upload the pictures of the bumps Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I can understand your concern. Measles presents with fever, cough, sorethroat, eye congestion and rash which starts on the face and spreads downwards on the rest of the body. You haven't mentioned about the other symptoms present in the child besides bumps and running nose. I would also like to ask you few questions: Whether the rash is associated with itching or burning? What is the duration of the rash? What are the other complaints in the child? I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the rash so that I can get clearer picture of the condition. Even if it's measles you don't have to worry as it is a common infection in children and can be easily taken care off but we first need to confirm the diagnosis. Please feel free to revert. Regards Dr Asmeet