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What Do Swollen Spots On Face And Back Of An Infant Indicate?
Question: my child is 1 1/2 years old.
he is a healthy boy. just a few hours back he developed these swollen spots on his face and back. it goes away in some time. but reappears on some other part.
it happend like this on his cheecks bith sides alternatively.
its itching him. as he is scratching it continuously.
i am very scared. please tell me what is this.he does not have fever. how is this happening with him only.
he is a healthy boy. just a few hours back he developed these swollen spots on his face and back. it goes away in some time. but reappears on some other part.
it happend like this on his cheecks bith sides alternatively.
its itching him. as he is scratching it continuously.
i am very scared. please tell me what is this.he does not have fever. how is this happening with him only.
Brief Answer:
Need to find cause of skin allergy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I have seen the attached picture.
Your son seems to have developed urticarial skin rash .
This is basically an allergic skin rash .
It can occur in children with some infections like cough cold,abdominal infections or it can occur after intake of certain drugs like painkillers or antibiotics.
Sometimes even outside food containing artificial color or preservatives can cause such a reaction .
Since such an allergic reaction has a tendency to rapidly increase ,it is important that the cause of allergy should be found .
Your child needs to be started on some antihistamines soon ,you can give fine thing like Benadryl or hydroxyzine.
If however ,at any time you feel that the lesions are continously increasing or there is any swelling of lips or eyes or any breathing difficulties ,then you will have to see a doctor urgently .
Dr Geetika Paul
Need to find cause of skin allergy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I have seen the attached picture.
Your son seems to have developed urticarial skin rash .
This is basically an allergic skin rash .
It can occur in children with some infections like cough cold,abdominal infections or it can occur after intake of certain drugs like painkillers or antibiotics.
Sometimes even outside food containing artificial color or preservatives can cause such a reaction .
Since such an allergic reaction has a tendency to rapidly increase ,it is important that the cause of allergy should be found .
Your child needs to be started on some antihistamines soon ,you can give fine thing like Benadryl or hydroxyzine.
If however ,at any time you feel that the lesions are continously increasing or there is any swelling of lips or eyes or any breathing difficulties ,then you will have to see a doctor urgently .
Dr Geetika Paul
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