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What Causes Red Rashes On Face, Neck, Legs And Arms?

Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2016

Question: Hi, my daughter has developed a rash and im not sure whether its an allergic reaction or because of a recent cold

Answered by Dr. Krunal Modi (11 minutes later)

Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
It may be due to allergy or infection.
If pain, take paracetamol 500 mg.
Take levocetirizine 5 mg.
Maintain proper hygiene.
Avoid scratching and water contact.
Consult your doctor for examinations and if required for antibiotics.
Don't worry and take care....

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Modi (2 minutes later)

She developed cold/flu like symptoms a few days ago on plane journey from England to dubai. She was 70% better about 2 days ago and 3 days ago we went to the beach where i applied suncream. She has come out in a rash but mainly red flushed cheeks. Which have been red for the past two days, the rash is mainly on her face and neck and on her legs and arms, its an itchy prickly kind of rash
I have been using calamine lotion to reduce the itch. What has caused the rash and what can I do about it. I havent taken her in the sun since her rash as im not sure whether i can apply her suncream. Its the soltans kids suncream.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Modi (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
avoid sunscreen. it seems to be allergic

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
Please avoid sun screen lotion.
It seems to be allergic reaction to it.
Continue calamine.
Avoid outing in sun.
Avoid friction.
Take levocetirizine syrup.
Give paracetamol syrup if pain.
Consult your skin specialist for examination and if required for antibiotics.
Hope this will help you.
Don't worry and take care...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Modi (3 hours later)

Ok ive just read that it might be "slapped cheek syndrome" also as her cheeks are flushed red. She also has all of the symptoms of it.Shes never had a reaction to the suncream before. Shes 2 years old.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Modi (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
please avoid sun exposure...

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
Please avoid sunscreen and also sun exposure.
It may also be due to some viral infection.
Pleas consult your pediatrician for further evaluation and examination.
Don't worry and take care...

regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar