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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Rashes On Body

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Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2015
Question: my daughter (8) has had this "rash" all over her body for a week now. the eats and sleeps well and has tons of energy. has had no fever, injuries, or symptoms.
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Answered by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly tell your present location and weather out theiR.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum.

I can understand your concern for the rash in your daughter.

After analyzing the picture I can make out a possibility of "Livedo reticularis". It is a condition in which there is dilation of capillary blood vessels occurs. The stagnation of blood within these vessels causes mottled discolouration of the skin which appears exactly the same as in your daughter.

To confirm the same and guide you further I request you to kindly tell your present location and weather out their as this occurs mainly due to exposure to cold.

Hope to hear soon from your side.

With regards,

Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD-DERMATOLOGY
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia (54 minutes later)
We live in wisconsin, the weather is moderate, but cold. I was thinking perhaps fifth disease, but could only find one image of the lacy rash. I also dont recall the rash begining on her face, but did first notice it in her shoulders chest and sides; progressing to her arms and legs. The rash does seem to become more prominent with warmer temperature like after a shower.
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Answered by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Protect the little one from cold exposure.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Welcome back and thanks for swift follow up.

As I deduced from the picture that the condition is " Livedo reticularis ". It is basically due to cold exposure. It is not due to any infection by virus or bacteria. That's why is there is no fever or any related symptoms. I reassure you completely that the condition is not dangerous and quite usually seen.

I suggest you to protect the little one from direct exposure to cold or especially sudden change in the environment. If the condition recurs frequently than can meet a doctor.

I hope this helps.

With regards,

Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD-DERMATOLOGY
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Rashes On Body

Brief Answer: Kindly tell your present location and weather out theiR. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum. I can understand your concern for the rash in your daughter. After analyzing the picture I can make out a possibility of "Livedo reticularis". It is a condition in which there is dilation of capillary blood vessels occurs. The stagnation of blood within these vessels causes mottled discolouration of the skin which appears exactly the same as in your daughter. To confirm the same and guide you further I request you to kindly tell your present location and weather out their as this occurs mainly due to exposure to cold. Hope to hear soon from your side. With regards, Dr Sanjay Kanodia MD-DERMATOLOGY