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Reason For Child To Get Rash On The Cheeks?

Hi, I have a 2 year old who is getting a rash that appears, lasts 10 minutes then disappears. She has just finished all her mediciation for strep throat and has taken it before, so I'm not concerned about that. The rash, when it first appeared Saturday, looked like I slapped her across the face, she had little finger like marks. Then it disappeared after a while. The next day when I gave her a bath, it was like a chemical burn all over her chest, neck, face, arms and scalp and lasted the majority of her bath then went away. In Canada, we have a dial a nurse number here. I called that and was told it could be slapped cheek syndrome. Really??? She goes to a dayhome and her and 2 other kids keep getting this random rash that comes and goes.....When it comes it sometimes has a few welts then disappears.
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
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Greetings of the day

The rash which last for short time and looks like slap on the face is likely to be wheals and Urticaria. It could be result of external allergen in air or soaps used for the baby. Antihistaminic Syrup like Promethazine will be useful to control the rash.
Rest be assured there is no cause fr concern.
Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak
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Reason For Child To Get Rash On The Cheeks?

Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day The rash which last for short time and looks like slap on the face is likely to be wheals and Urticaria. It could be result of external allergen in air or soaps used for the baby. Antihistaminic Syrup like Promethazine will be useful to control the rash. Rest be assured there is no cause fr concern. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak