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What Causes Rash Behind Ears Spreading To Arms And Legs?

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Posted on Fri, 9 May 2014
Question: my grandson is in Peru and has come down with a rash behind his ears, spread to his arms and legs. It is reddened rash, blistery with yellowish discharge. Very itchy. ? scabies ?contact dermatitis. My daughter said his eye really hurt and she put water on it to make it feel better.(may not be related) She did not mention any other symptoms. Do you have any ideas? XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: Kindly provide the following data... Detailed Answer: Hi dear XXXXXXX Can you please provide a photo of the skin problems of your grandson? I also want to know: - when did the symptoms start? - have he had any viral infection or other health problems prior to starting of symptoms - does he go to kinder-garden? If yes, any of his friends or familiars going through skin problems recently? - is he also having fever, diarrhea or other symptom? From what you are describing, it might be eczema or skin infection. However, once I'll have the requested data, would give a more specific second opinion. Thank you! Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (14 hours later)
Hi There, He had diarrhea a week and half ago for no apparent reason. He left for Peru last Monday and was fine. He does go to pre-school but I do not know if any other children have had skin infections. Last night I did upload pictures of the rash to you. It doesn't really look like eczema to me. No other symptoms that I know of. Thank you, XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: Not able to receive the photo;kindly resend it... Detailed Answer: Hi dear XXXXXXX Unfortunately, I did not receive any picture. Can you please attach at the following e-mail address: YYYY@YYYY with the subject line: "Attention to Dr.Albana Sejdini". Thank you!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Rash Behind Ears Spreading To Arms And Legs?

Brief Answer: Kindly provide the following data... Detailed Answer: Hi dear XXXXXXX Can you please provide a photo of the skin problems of your grandson? I also want to know: - when did the symptoms start? - have he had any viral infection or other health problems prior to starting of symptoms - does he go to kinder-garden? If yes, any of his friends or familiars going through skin problems recently? - is he also having fever, diarrhea or other symptom? From what you are describing, it might be eczema or skin infection. However, once I'll have the requested data, would give a more specific second opinion. Thank you! Dr.Albana