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What Causes Rashes On The Back And Chest?

My grandson developed a rash overnight, starting on his bottom. It spread up his back and around to his chest. some in his elbows and some on his eyelids. no fever, no vomittimg, no diarrhea. hes been active and playful all day. it cleared some with benedryl but came back worse this evening
Thu, 6 Jul 2017
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the fact that benadryl cleared it some suggest it could be allergic in nature, if benadryl was helpful you may want to get him treated at ED for further exploration and possible further treatment with steroids
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What Causes Rashes On The Back And Chest?

the fact that benadryl cleared it some suggest it could be allergic in nature, if benadryl was helpful you may want to get him treated at ED for further exploration and possible further treatment with steroids