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What Causes Red Bumps On Back, Arms, Chest And Torso?
My 15 year old daughter is just getting over a middle ear infection accompanied with a bad cold wih a lot of congestion. She was prescribed antibiotics a week ago and is still taking them. Today she started breaking out in a rash and by this evening the rash has spread over her back, arms, chest torso and legs. They are small red bumps with lighter rings around some of them. What could this be?
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
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Rash can sometimes accompany viral infections especially in children. This is called a viral exanthem.
In this case, the rash tends to decrease as the infection resolves. If the rash is itching then it may be an allergic reaction not the exanthem.
If that case an antihistamine may be needed, if related to medication then it would have to be discontinued.
I hope this helps
Rash can sometimes accompany viral infections especially in children. This is called a viral exanthem.
In this case, the rash tends to decrease as the infection resolves. If the rash is itching then it may be an allergic reaction not the exanthem.
If that case an antihistamine may be needed, if related to medication then it would have to be discontinued.
I hope this helps
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