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What Causes Reddish Spots All Over The Face?

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Posted on Fri, 24 Jun 2016
Question: I have red dots all over my face and head, have been coughing a lot last night to the point I thru up a bit....this morning a few times when I coughed it hurt through my chest and arms
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Measles

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed measles.
It's a viral infection.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Take paracetamol tablet for immediate relief.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (31 minutes later)
I have uploaded a pic
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Details required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
I would like to know few additional details.
1. Do you have fever or had fever in past few days?
2. Body pain or headache ?
3. Anybody else staying with you having similar complaints ?
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 minutes later)
I've been really hot at times haven't taken my temp. I've had a headache just when I'm coughing really hard. Girl friend has had a light cough last few days.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Viral exanthem

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the details.
You have developed a viral exanthem probably measles.
Take a course of antibiotic like cefixime 200 mg twice a day for 5 days Also take a cough suppresant syrup.
Take paracetamol 500 mg thrice daily for fever.
You might require a prescription for antibiotic.
Please meet a doctor and get it prescribed.
Do warm saline gargle twice daily.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar
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What Causes Reddish Spots All Over The Face?

Brief Answer: Measles Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Probably you have developed measles. It's a viral infection. If possible upload a photograph of the involved area. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis. Take paracetamol tablet for immediate relief. Waiting for your response. Thank you.