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What Causes Red Spots On Chest In A Child?
Hello my daughter is 7 years old she has red dots All over her back her chest and I m not sure where else she says they itch... I was thinking it might be chicken pox but they don t look big enough to be chicken pox they re a bunch of smaller tiny red dots all over for stomach Oliver back chest and I m not sure where else what might it be
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of red spots on chest which could be due to allergic reactions to substances causing irritation of the skin, excessive exposure to sunlight, contact dermatitis, such as when you come in contact with poison ivy or cold sores, dermatitis, or eczema. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses on them , take antihistamine like benadryl , do not pick them at all and apply moisturizer. You can apply combination of topical adapalene + nadifloxacin gel at night. If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination and rule out cause like chicken pox and bullous pemphigoid . Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid or antibiotics course .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of red spots on chest which could be due to allergic reactions to substances causing irritation of the skin, excessive exposure to sunlight, contact dermatitis, such as when you come in contact with poison ivy or cold sores, dermatitis, or eczema. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses on them , take antihistamine like benadryl , do not pick them at all and apply moisturizer. You can apply combination of topical adapalene + nadifloxacin gel at night. If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination and rule out cause like chicken pox and bullous pemphigoid . Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid or antibiotics course .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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