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What Causes Redness In The Face Of A Child?

Hi my name is Mishell I want to ask you about my child who is 7 year old and 2 days ago her face turn very red and hot for no reson, I took her to the doctor and he said nothing, but I m worried becouse it s not going away.please help me. Thank you
Wed, 8 Apr 2015
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Thank you for consulting in Health care magic. Redness is reaction of vessels, we should pay attention what kind ?
1.If it is scaily or with dry skin it can be allergy to food, medicines, wind, sun or dry and hot air.
2.In form of butterfly it is lupus erythematous
3. Rosacea. Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease that leads to red, sensitive skin and sometime to pimples
4.Emotions: anger, embarrassment
5.High doses of vitamin B3-niacin
6.Caffeine consumption
7.Coughing, sneezing,pain
8.Hot flush
To begin with, give to daughter antihistamine-loratadine 1/2 tab 1 time 7 days, do blood test and consult at dermatologist if it will not disappear

Best regards
Dr. Svetlana
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What Causes Redness In The Face Of A Child?

Thank you for consulting in Health care magic. Redness is reaction of vessels, we should pay attention what kind ? 1.If it is scaily or with dry skin it can be allergy to food, medicines, wind, sun or dry and hot air. 2.In form of butterfly it is lupus erythematous 3. Rosacea. Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease that leads to red, sensitive skin and sometime to pimples 4.Emotions: anger, embarrassment 5.High doses of vitamin B3-niacin 6.Caffeine consumption 7.Coughing, sneezing,pain 8.Hot flush To begin with, give to daughter antihistamine-loratadine 1/2 tab 1 time 7 days, do blood test and consult at dermatologist if it will not disappear Best regards Dr. Svetlana