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What Causes Pin Prick Like Rashes On Chest And Face?
Hello, My four and a half year old has a red pin prick like rash across his chest and on his face it is a bit more ruddy. He is 110cm and weighs 43lbs.He is rarely unwell although has had a history of convulsions which he has outgrown.Acting and eating normally with no fever, any ideas? thank you
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of pin prick like rashes on chest and face which is due to allergic reaction, infection of hair follicles, hormonal changes, skin infection and overexposure to sunlight. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to exfoliate your skin once a week to remove the dead skin and apply vitamin E oil before going to bed. Apply cream containing azelaic acid. If condition doesn't get well or get worse then consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin along with isotretinoin and corticosteroid cream . You should get hair follicle test as well and start treatment after that.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of pin prick like rashes on chest and face which is due to allergic reaction, infection of hair follicles, hormonal changes, skin infection and overexposure to sunlight. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to exfoliate your skin once a week to remove the dead skin and apply vitamin E oil before going to bed. Apply cream containing azelaic acid. If condition doesn't get well or get worse then consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin along with isotretinoin and corticosteroid cream . You should get hair follicle test as well and start treatment after that.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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