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What Causes Red Dots All Over The Body?

My sister developed a rash a month ago. It has spread over her entire body, except her face. Red dots, raised bumps. Red dots. They never itched. They are painful and are all over her back, under her arms, butocks, arms & legs. It statred to go away and now it is back and much worse! What could it be? Shes had shingles before and this isn t the same. She has red dots everywhere! I looked at chicken pox photos, but those dots are much bigger but simular. Help us please. Shoud she go to the ER?
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Hi,

As per your query you have symptoms of red dots all over the body which seems to be due to sensitivity to sunlight, frictional heat production, contact dermatitis can be caused by coming into contact with chemicals and poisonous plants and could be an allergic reaction.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you maintain proper personal hygiene. You should take Zyrtec once daily. You should consult a dermatologist for proper examination. The doctor may order skin patch test, blood test, test for allergy and physical examination. The doctor may prescribe corticosteroid ointment, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressants. Apply cold compresses to reduce the itchiness and inflammation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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What Causes Red Dots All Over The Body?

Hi, As per your query you have symptoms of red dots all over the body which seems to be due to sensitivity to sunlight, frictional heat production, contact dermatitis can be caused by coming into contact with chemicals and poisonous plants and could be an allergic reaction. Need not to worry. I would suggest you maintain proper personal hygiene. You should take Zyrtec once daily. You should consult a dermatologist for proper examination. The doctor may order skin patch test, blood test, test for allergy and physical examination. The doctor may prescribe corticosteroid ointment, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressants. Apply cold compresses to reduce the itchiness and inflammation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist