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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Raised Rashes All Over The Body Of A Child

my child has a very severe rash, raised hives looking rash all over his body that itches. this started yesterday morning and last night his hands started swelling and turning colors as well as his feet. We took him to the ER and they did blood work and said its an allergic reaction to something. Gave him benedryl and steriods. this morning his feet on the bottom and sides up to his ankles are bruised really bad and he refuses to walk. He just cries when he gets on his feet.
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of itchy raised rashes all over the body. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like contact dermatitis can be caused by coming into contact with chemicals and poisonous plants , allergic reaction , side effects or certain medicines , sensitivity to sunlight , eczema and psoriasis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain proper personal hygiene , take zyrtec one a day and apply cold compresses to reduce the itchiness and inflammation . Consult dermatologist for proper examination Doctor may order skin patch test , blood test , test fro allergy and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid ointment , antibiotics , anti inflammatory and immunosuppressants .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Raised Rashes All Over The Body Of A Child

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of itchy raised rashes all over the body. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like contact dermatitis can be caused by coming into contact with chemicals and poisonous plants , allergic reaction , side effects or certain medicines , sensitivity to sunlight , eczema and psoriasis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain proper personal hygiene , take zyrtec one a day and apply cold compresses to reduce the itchiness and inflammation . Consult dermatologist for proper examination Doctor may order skin patch test , blood test , test fro allergy and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid ointment , antibiotics , anti inflammatory and immunosuppressants . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari