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What Causes Raised Bumps Behind The Ears?
Question: Good Morning. My daughter is 12. She has a very red rash with bumps behind both ears. Her torso and neck are also affected. Her face is clear.....leading me to believe it is not an acne outbreak. Our doctor diagnose disease her as having hives. Steroids are not helping, nor is Benadryl. She is extremely fatigued. Thoughts? YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Need more information as well as images
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern. Perhaps she has a viral exanthem. Fatigue is a common symptom in viral infections.
Does she has fever?sore throat? running nose? diarrhoea? pain abdomen?
Does the rash itch? How long since she has the rash?
I request you to kindly upload a few images of the rash so that I am able to guide you better.
Regards
Need more information as well as images
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern. Perhaps she has a viral exanthem. Fatigue is a common symptom in viral infections.
Does she has fever?sore throat? running nose? diarrhoea? pain abdomen?
Does the rash itch? How long since she has the rash?
I request you to kindly upload a few images of the rash so that I am able to guide you better.
Regards
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