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What Causes A Blotchy Rash On Arms And Hands Of A Child?
My son has a blotchy rash, it started as rings and moved in ripple effect on his legs. It has spread over 36 hours to arms, hands, fingers, stomach, back, neck and face. It disappears when he goes to sleep and reappears in a different place. He has been vomiting daily, once it twice a day for 6 days. No fever. A&E did blood tests, CRP is 40. Consultant said its viral. I'm not convinced, his stomach was very bloated yesterday, he is lethargic at times and generally not himself. He was born at 29 weeks he is now 16 months. Medication is ventolin, clenil. Singulair & ranitidine have been stopped as these are new meds.
Mon, 20 Jul 2015
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.
By what you quote it should be an urticarial or a simple skin allergy. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose every 6th to 8th hourly for 7-10 days. Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. If this happens, you can start using the same medicine but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your paediatrician.
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Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
By what you quote it should be an urticarial or a simple skin allergy. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose every 6th to 8th hourly for 7-10 days. Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. If this happens, you can start using the same medicine but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your paediatrician.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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