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What Could Rapidly Spreading Rashes, Untreated Despite Steroids, Indicate?

Hi, my son has a rash, slightly blistered, that started on his ears, then moved to his face, then the back of his neck, and down his shoulders and the tops of his arms to the top of his hands. I thought it was poison, took him to his Dr. She said it was poison and gave him oral steroids and cream. That was 9 days ago, and it is still all there. Any suggestions would help. Thanks.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

According to me, it could be a superficial spreading bacterial infection, viral infection or any drug induced rash. Please look for the drugs that you have intake before appearance of rash. Try to avoid that particular drug.
As the three conditions are difficult to distinguish with out picture and the treatment varies among these conditions, please do consult your Dermatologist for finding out exact diagnosis and treatment.

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

Regards,
Dr. Siva Subramanian.
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What Could Rapidly Spreading Rashes, Untreated Despite Steroids, Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. According to me, it could be a superficial spreading bacterial infection, viral infection or any drug induced rash. Please look for the drugs that you have intake before appearance of rash. Try to avoid that particular drug. As the three conditions are difficult to distinguish with out picture and the treatment varies among these conditions, please do consult your Dermatologist for finding out exact diagnosis and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siva Subramanian.