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My Daughter Has Had This Rash For A Week And
Question: My daughter has had this rash for a week and she did go to a Pediatrician, initially they thought it was 'staph' but they did not test at all and then said it's just a rash. It has not cleared up since a week ago when she went in. We're wondering if it is Uticaria?
Brief Answer:
Two distinct rashes
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask a Doctor service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
Your daughter appears to have two distinct rashes. The one shown in the rash.jpeg photo seems to be due to Molluscum Contagiosum.
Let me know if I can assist you further...
Two distinct rashes
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask a Doctor service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
Your daughter appears to have two distinct rashes. The one shown in the rash.jpeg photo seems to be due to Molluscum Contagiosum.
Let me know if I can assist you further...
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you.
What does the other image indicate in terms of a different type of rash?
What are recommended courses of action for one or both? She’s going to Disney/Orlando Tuesday with my wife and I’m trying to get her well in time if possible.
What does the other image indicate in terms of a different type of rash?
What are recommended courses of action for one or both? She’s going to Disney/Orlando Tuesday with my wife and I’m trying to get her well in time if possible.
Brief Answer:
follow up of young girl with rashes
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for returning. I was continuing my chat with you when I suddenly lost my connection. Sorry to keep you waiting.
Molluscum is due to a virus(poxvirus). It is very contagious; however, if
the lesions are covered, they will not spread to others. A person with molluscum can scratch a lesion and spread it to other parts of her body.
Lesions often resolve spontaneously. In one study the mean time to resolution was 13 months.
There are treatments; however, each has its limitations.
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I am not certain what the rash in the other photo is. If it were urticaria,
the rash would be raised, of different shapes and sizes, and very itchy.
How much of her body does this other rash cover? Does she have any allergies? Contact with any new detergents, perfumes, plants?
Your daughter has had this rash for a week. So, where did it begin? Has it improved or worsened over the course of the week?
Any fever or respiratory symptoms?
Has she been in contact with anyone else who has a rash or been ill?
I hope we have a better connection this time and you receive my reply.
I shall wait for you to reply. Thanks for including the pictures.
Arnold Zedd, MD, FAAP
follow up of young girl with rashes
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for returning. I was continuing my chat with you when I suddenly lost my connection. Sorry to keep you waiting.
Molluscum is due to a virus(poxvirus). It is very contagious; however, if
the lesions are covered, they will not spread to others. A person with molluscum can scratch a lesion and spread it to other parts of her body.
Lesions often resolve spontaneously. In one study the mean time to resolution was 13 months.
There are treatments; however, each has its limitations.
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I am not certain what the rash in the other photo is. If it were urticaria,
the rash would be raised, of different shapes and sizes, and very itchy.
How much of her body does this other rash cover? Does she have any allergies? Contact with any new detergents, perfumes, plants?
Your daughter has had this rash for a week. So, where did it begin? Has it improved or worsened over the course of the week?
Any fever or respiratory symptoms?
Has she been in contact with anyone else who has a rash or been ill?
I hope we have a better connection this time and you receive my reply.
I shall wait for you to reply. Thanks for including the pictures.
Arnold Zedd, MD, FAAP
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Could this be scabies?
Brief Answer:
rash with unknown etiology
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back. Here is my advice.
Scabies(a mite infestation) is characterized by itchy, raised bumps on the abdomen, hands, wrists, interdigital webs of the fingers, underarms, and genitalia.
Frequently other family members also have them.
Nighttime scratching is severe. S-shaped burrows caused by the insect
are diagnostic.
The picture of your daughter's chest does not look like scabies.
I hope this is of some help to you.
The rash your daughter has is not contagious and if she is well, you can safely take her on vacation.
If you do not have any further questions, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health.
Arnold Zedd, MD, FAAP
rash with unknown etiology
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back. Here is my advice.
Scabies(a mite infestation) is characterized by itchy, raised bumps on the abdomen, hands, wrists, interdigital webs of the fingers, underarms, and genitalia.
Frequently other family members also have them.
Nighttime scratching is severe. S-shaped burrows caused by the insect
are diagnostic.
The picture of your daughter's chest does not look like scabies.
I hope this is of some help to you.
The rash your daughter has is not contagious and if she is well, you can safely take her on vacation.
If you do not have any further questions, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health.
Arnold Zedd, MD, FAAP
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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