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Child Have Fever And Tiny Pimples. Couldn't Diagnose What Exactly It Is. What To Do?

hi, I have a 2 year old son.. who has been to the dr 2 days ago... the dr was unsure as to if my son had chiken pox, impetigo, or just a skin infection? I just cant understand y he couldn't diagnose so I knew what form of treatment...he had a fever 5 days ago (Monday) then tiny pimples started to appear on the Wednesday and now its Friday and there are still a few pimples but puss coming out of them? the main area affected is around the mouth,chin, lips and around his groin, bottom area. there are only a few others around the hand arms not really any on torso? he is eating ok and drinking ok...the dr gave me a pink syrup for the infection to clear up...he itches but not a lot...ive been told to put calamine lotion to stop any itch and other people are saying a sooting gel...y wouldn't the dr prescribe a quartazone cream??? any extra help should be great...
Mon, 27 May 2013
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Hi,

It appears that your son is suffering from Hand Foot Mouth Disease which is a viral infection.The pimple like skin lesion would heal in about a week.

If the mouth is also involved you could apply mouth gel to soothe the pain.You can continue with Calamine for skin lesion if there is itching.Do not apply Quartazone because viral rash will disappear on own without leaving any marks behind.

Regards
Take Care.
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Child Have Fever And Tiny Pimples. Couldn't Diagnose What Exactly It Is. What To Do?

Hi, It appears that your son is suffering from Hand Foot Mouth Disease which is a viral infection.The pimple like skin lesion would heal in about a week. If the mouth is also involved you could apply mouth gel to soothe the pain.You can continue with Calamine for skin lesion if there is itching.Do not apply Quartazone because viral rash will disappear on own without leaving any marks behind. Regards Take Care.