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Has Developed A Rash, Which Is Not Itchy And Initially Started On His Legs And Arms Now It Has Spread To All Over My Body. Took Antihistamine. Worried About The Findings?

my 6year old son has developed a rash, which is not itchy and initially started on his legs and arms, 4 days ago. it has now spread to the rest of his body including the face and its blotchy and clear when touched. today his penis started to swell and looks bruised. I have given him an antihistamine. I saw a doctor yesterday who gave no exact diagonsis but stated that it was a virus of sorts and if it got worse to go back
Thu, 9 May 2013
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Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hi, it seems that your son is having viral infection, measles. You immediately consult either dermatologist or paediarician. He will examin clinically and if needed he will investigate to rule out other diseases. Encephalitis, otitis media,bronchitis and pneumonia are the complications of measles. So, good care should be taken to prevent them..
There is no specific treatment for the measles.
The following may relieve symptoms:
Acetaminophen
Bed rest
Vitamin A suppliment.
Anti histaminics to relieve itching...
If needed , antibiotics may be given..... Ok

Dr.Ilyas Patel MD,DVD





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Dermatologist,  Dr. Shweta Nakhawa's  Response
welcome to hcm & thanks for posting for query ur child is suffering from a condition called viral exanthem , basically a maculo -papular rash caused by viruses more commonly seen in summers srts as sore throat folowed by re drash & fever , though all symptoms may not occur at same time . use calamine lotionwould definitely help, visit a skin expert who may prescribe you some antibiotics to alleviate the condition
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Has Developed A Rash, Which Is Not Itchy And Initially Started On His Legs And Arms Now It Has Spread To All Over My Body. Took Antihistamine. Worried About The Findings?

Hi, it seems that your son is having viral infection, measles. You immediately consult either dermatologist or paediarician. He will examin clinically and if needed he will investigate to rule out other diseases. Encephalitis, otitis media,bronchitis and pneumonia are the complications of measles. So, good care should be taken to prevent them.. There is no specific treatment for the measles. The following may relieve symptoms: Acetaminophen Bed rest Vitamin A suppliment. Anti histaminics to relieve itching... If needed , antibiotics may be given..... Ok Dr.Ilyas Patel MD,DVD