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What Causes Rashes On The Body Of A Child?
Hi my 4 year old woke up with a rash on his body doesn't seem to be bothering him as his still doing his normal thing but doesn't look like chicken pox it's been there for 2 days but hasn't changed or moved. Please let me know what to do
Tue, 17 Jul 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Before giving my answer I would need to know if your boy had high temperature before. This is because children sometimes after having temperature have a similar presentation with rash for few days. Most of the times this rash is due to viral infection and you don't need to take any medication. Just warm baths and this will pass in few days. Let my advise you in case this situation last more than 5 days, see a doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Elona Dashi
Before giving my answer I would need to know if your boy had high temperature before. This is because children sometimes after having temperature have a similar presentation with rash for few days. Most of the times this rash is due to viral infection and you don't need to take any medication. Just warm baths and this will pass in few days. Let my advise you in case this situation last more than 5 days, see a doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Elona Dashi
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