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What Causes Red Marks On The Face And Legs Before Appearing On The Arm And Neck?

Posted on Tue, 5 Apr 2022

Question: my 7 month old kid has red marks like attached on arm, neck. earlier they were in face and legs and our doc said they might be insect bites. he is wearing full sleeves tee so it's tough to think of insect bite at elbow. what it could be?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information and images

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Do they itch? Have you seen the kid scratching? Insect bites are usually itchy?
How long since the rashes been there? Are there any associated symptoms like fever?

Unfortunately I have not received any images. I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in Reports Section so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly.

Hope to assist you further once I get the images.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (34 minutes later)

not itchy, no fever. they have been on and off from around 2 weeks.. uploaded images again..

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Papular Urticaria

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, they do seem like papular urticaria which is a hypersensitivity reaction to insect bites. Infants and children can have an exaggerated reaction.. I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid and antibiotic combination ointment e.g. Fluticasone propionate 0.05% and Mupirocin 2% combination (Flutibact ointment). In addition I suggest you to give 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) of syrup levocetirizine 2.5mg/5ml, once every evening.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj