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Can A Diaper Rash That Gone Upto Legs Spread To Other Children?
My grandson who is 2 1/2 years old developed a rash in his diaper area. The doctor told his dad it was viral and to leave it alone. since Friday the rash has spread down his legs to just below his knees and no is starting to get black and scab over. He goes to daycare during the week. Can he spread this to other children.? Can I tell the daycare he is not infectious or should we keep him home the next few days? Thank you.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query at healthcaremagic.com
In case of diaper rash, rashes will be limited to diaper area. Usually, diaper rash does not spread, unless and untilll it gets infected.
However, rashes spreading to knees with getting black and scab may be due to fungal/bacterial infection. I advice you, let the peadiatrician see him, will have better understanding after examining.
As it is unclear the reason, I recommend to keep the child at home.
Keep him in loose cotton pants and avoid diapers.
Kindly revert back to me if you have any further query, I will be happy to assist you.
You thank you note is very much appreciated!
With best wishes
Dr. Vishwanath Patil
Thank you for posting your query at healthcaremagic.com
In case of diaper rash, rashes will be limited to diaper area. Usually, diaper rash does not spread, unless and untilll it gets infected.
However, rashes spreading to knees with getting black and scab may be due to fungal/bacterial infection. I advice you, let the peadiatrician see him, will have better understanding after examining.
As it is unclear the reason, I recommend to keep the child at home.
Keep him in loose cotton pants and avoid diapers.
Kindly revert back to me if you have any further query, I will be happy to assist you.
You thank you note is very much appreciated!
With best wishes
Dr. Vishwanath Patil
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