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Noticed Itchy Spots All Over The Body

my son has spots all over his body( he is 6 years old) they are itchy he says to me but he has no symptoms other wise. Is it still possible that he may still have chicken pox even though he doesnt show any other symptoms? and what should i do should i just let it run it s course or should i go to the emergency to get him checked out?
Mon, 5 Jan 2015
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

In my opinion you should visit the ER,

It looks not like chicken pox, it looks like kind of allergy.

I advice you to search for the kind of allergen for your child and keep it away from him.


You can take paracetamol and cetrizine for fever and itching under your GPs guidance until you visit ER.

Apply the calamine lotion this can help your child in itching.

Please maintain hygiene by frequent cleaning and dressing over the wound portion.


I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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Noticed Itchy Spots All Over The Body

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should visit the ER, It looks not like chicken pox, it looks like kind of allergy. I advice you to search for the kind of allergen for your child and keep it away from him. You can take paracetamol and cetrizine for fever and itching under your GPs guidance until you visit ER. Apply the calamine lotion this can help your child in itching. Please maintain hygiene by frequent cleaning and dressing over the wound portion. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.