HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Fever And Skin Rashes In A Child

My name is jackie and my 12 year old sister and her friend have rashes on there side, back, and face. It started as just 3 spots which looked like bug bites. But when she woke up the next day, it spread. The day before that, her and her friend were swimming in their family pool. But my mother thought it was mosquito bites. also she has a fever and she said it does not itch but it s very painful. Please help
Tue, 9 Feb 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your sister have symptoms of fever and skin rashes which is due to viral infection mainly due to herpes and it is due to poor immunity of body. Need not to worry. You should avoid intake of outside food. I would suggest you to apply calamine lotion on these rashes. You should take antiviral medication such as Acyclovir. take plenty of fluids and avoid intake of any outside food. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after examination. In some cases it will develop bacterial infection as well so you should apply mupirocin gel on these sores and take antibacterial medication. You can go for application of tretinoin cream over the affected area with proper medical supervision.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Skin rash


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Fever And Skin Rashes In A Child

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your sister have symptoms of fever and skin rashes which is due to viral infection mainly due to herpes and it is due to poor immunity of body. Need not to worry. You should avoid intake of outside food. I would suggest you to apply calamine lotion on these rashes. You should take antiviral medication such as Acyclovir. take plenty of fluids and avoid intake of any outside food. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after examination. In some cases it will develop bacterial infection as well so you should apply mupirocin gel on these sores and take antibacterial medication. You can go for application of tretinoin cream over the affected area with proper medical supervision. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari