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What Causes Raised Skin On The Face And The Body?

Good Morning! My 3-year son woke up yesterday morning with raised skin, mostly on his face but also on his thighs and a few on other parts of his body. The doctor we saw said it must an allergic reaction of some sort. He was prescribed some cortisone cream (1%) and some antihistamine. By evening, he was better but then started complaining of pains in his joints. This morning, he has woken up with more joint pain - ankles, knees and wrists. He is actually refusing to walk. He is also itching all over including the back of his head even though the raised skin patches have reduced considerably. I have given him his antihistamine but it does not seem to be helping. Also, he woke up with a temperature this morning. Please advise. I m so worried and don t know what is causing this.
Mon, 25 Jan 2016
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Pediatrician, Neonatology 's  Response
He is suffering from urticaria
Antihistaminics is helpful
Steroid may be given in refractory cases
Sometimes mast cell stabiliser may be helpful
Avoid triggering factors
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What Causes Raised Skin On The Face And The Body?

He is suffering from urticaria Antihistaminics is helpful Steroid may be given in refractory cases Sometimes mast cell stabiliser may be helpful Avoid triggering factors