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What Causes Blotches On Skin Of Baby?

I have a 12 month old who has had a low-grade fever for 3 days caused by a virus (per our pediatrician). The baby is currently taking Augmentin for an ear infection. He now has several pink blotches on his skin - primarily on his thighs, which a couple on his upper arms and one on his torso. He was already checked last Monday for foot/hand/mouth, which he was deemed negative. What could be causing these blotches? They do not seem to bother him.
Fri, 2 Jun 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history your child may be having viral exam them.
My treatment advice -
1. Don't worry. It is a self limiting condition. Continue your treatment for fever.
2. An anti allergic like hydroxyzine syrup can be added 2.5ml twice a day.
3. Apply calamine lotion twice daily for soothing effect.
Lesions will mostly recover in 2weeks. If condition persists then consult a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr.harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Blotches On Skin Of Baby?

Hi. As per your case history your child may be having viral exam them. My treatment advice - 1. Don t worry. It is a self limiting condition. Continue your treatment for fever. 2. An anti allergic like hydroxyzine syrup can be added 2.5ml twice a day. 3. Apply calamine lotion twice daily for soothing effect. Lesions will mostly recover in 2weeks. If condition persists then consult a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr.harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.