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What Can Cause Rashes In Arms, Legs And Groin In Child?

Took my daughter to the ER and they could not diagnose the itchy rash on her arms legs and groin. Gave her penicillin and prescribed prednisone. She is already over weght so I am fearful of giving her prednisone for 5 days. They did not know what the rash was. She has a sore throat but it is not red and she has no fever.
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
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Hi,

The most common cause of rash is eczema, Also, it can be caused by different things such as Erythema toxicum, Molluscum contagiosum, cellulitis, chicken pox, eczema, erythema multiforme, hand, foot and mouth disease, impetigo, keratosis pilaris ("chicken skin"), measles, molluscum contagiosum, pityriasis rosea, prickly heat, psoriasis, ringworm, scabies, scarlet fever, slapped cheek syndrome or urticaria (hives).

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sam Salahia, Dermatologist
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What Can Cause Rashes In Arms, Legs And Groin In Child?

Hi, The most common cause of rash is eczema, Also, it can be caused by different things such as Erythema toxicum, Molluscum contagiosum, cellulitis, chicken pox, eczema, erythema multiforme, hand, foot and mouth disease, impetigo, keratosis pilaris ( chicken skin ), measles, molluscum contagiosum, pityriasis rosea, prickly heat, psoriasis, ringworm, scabies, scarlet fever, slapped cheek syndrome or urticaria (hives). Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sam Salahia, Dermatologist