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What To Do For The Rashes On The Stomach And Back?

Hi, we went camping on the North Shore of Oahu this past weekend. My daughter, who is 9, started out with one bump/sore in her mouth(may be unrelated) and then broke out in a rash on the third and last day of camping. She did have a slight headache on our first day of camping and seemed a little tired, but I just thought that was because we were camping. She has allergies and had a stuffy nose and we stayed up late. No fever, or other symptoms. She is eating well and no longer has the head ache. She is just itchy on her stomach and back, where he rash is.
Mon, 20 Nov 2017
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Hi there,,,welcome to HCM
- The symptoms you mentioned points towards a 'viral exanthem'...it is quite
common in children. It presents as rash which is usually widespread and
may be more extensive on the trunk than the extremities..
- Malaise,Fever,Headache,Loss of appetite,Abdominal pain,Irritability,Muscular
aches and pains may be associated depending on the severity..
-Most of the viral exanthem are self limited and remit in a week or two..
-Only symptomatic treatment is required...Maintain a good hydration...take
rest and light meals...take plain paracetamol if there is fever
-For skin part: apply calamine/aloe vera lotion to soothe the skin rash ,,,
apply hydrocortisone 1% cream over rash...
-Give fexofenadine 120mg for the itching
Hope this will help
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What To Do For The Rashes On The Stomach And Back?

Hi there,,,welcome to HCM - The symptoms you mentioned points towards a viral exanthem ...it is quite common in children. It presents as rash which is usually widespread and may be more extensive on the trunk than the extremities.. - Malaise,Fever,Headache,Loss of appetite,Abdominal pain,Irritability,Muscular aches and pains may be associated depending on the severity.. -Most of the viral exanthem are self limited and remit in a week or two.. -Only symptomatic treatment is required...Maintain a good hydration...take rest and light meals...take plain paracetamol if there is fever -For skin part: apply calamine/aloe vera lotion to soothe the skin rash ,,, apply hydrocortisone 1% cream over rash... -Give fexofenadine 120mg for the itching Hope this will help