About Us | Privacy | Site Map
May 19, 2013

Viewer Comments: Skin Rashes in Children - Symptoms

Viewer Comments & Reviews

Skin Rashes in Children - Symptoms

The eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:

What were the symptoms and signs of your child's skin rash?

Anonymously share your comment to help others.Patient Discussions FAQs

1
Comment from: Heidi, 3-6 Female (Patient) Published: July 06

My 5 year old son has a rash under his arms, very small bumps and cold like symptoms. It is very itchy and when he baths or get hot it itches more.

Related Reading: rash

Comment from: Bluto, 3-6 Female Published: May 11

The children were sick with cold-like symptoms. It seemed as though when they broke their fever that is when the rash appeared. One child, as soon as I gave him some Benadryl and uncovered him his went away for the most part. The other child was basically the same way except her rash has not gone away. The rash is pinkish red and is worse in the warmer parts of their body.

Related Reading: fever

Comment from: Mommy of 1, 0-2 Female (Caregiver) Published: May 11

My nine month old daughter started with one red bump on her right leg. Then I noticed two on her left arm, and now three on her neck.

Published: October 14

My three-year-old showed signs of developing a rash this am. She was scratching constantly on her back as the day progressed I could see a red raised rash forming and moving around to her abdomen and chest. Yesterday we went on a school trip and she was given a school shirt to wear onsite. On the school trip she was bitten by ants 5 times on her right ankle. She also received a flu vaccine about a week ago.

Related Reading: flu vaccine

Comment from: Pip21, 0-2 Female (Caregiver) Published: October 04

My two year old daughter woke up this morning with a rash on her chest. After a bath tonight it has raised and spread down her arm. I am not worried as she appears fine within herself.

Comment from: Mommy03, 3-6 Male (Caregiver) Published: September 26

My son has bumps all over his sides and chest. They weren't red or itchy and he had no pain or sign of discomfort.

Comment from: Raymond Dewan, 0-2 Male (Caregiver) Published: May 17

My son is one year old. He started with small abscess in his stomach and doctor treated him with anti-bacterial ointment. It didn't get better and later he diagnosed him as impetigo and put him under treatment. It also didn't work, so a week later he prescribed amoxicillin with not much progress. My son has lots of rashes all over his body and face and I am really worried.

Related Reading: abscess | impetigo | amoxicillin

Comment from: concerned mum, 0-2 Female (Caregiver) Published: August 11

My 2 year old has a cluster of red raised bumps, a little bigger than pin head in size, on her one butt cheek. The cluster has few bumps scattered away from the dense area which seemed to have spread broader in 2 days. After the next day the bumps scar because I think she scratches it. Only complains it burns 'itches' at night after a bath.

Related Reading: burns

1

Must Read Articles Related to Skin Rashes in Children

Chickenpox
Chickenpox Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious infection that affects children. Most infections occur between the ages of 5-10 years and usually st...learn more >>
Contact Dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin. Contact dermatitis is a localized rash or irritation of the skin caused by contact with a foreign substance.learn more >>

Viewer Comments & Reviews

Skin Rashes in Children - Cause

The eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:

What was the cause of your child's skin rash?



Viewer Comments are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your physician or other qualified health provider because of something you have read on eMedicineHealth. The opinions expressed in the comments section are of the author and the author alone. eMedicineHealth does not endorse any specific product, service or treatment.

Alert If you think you have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Parenting and Pregnancy

Get tips for baby and you.

Please acknowledge your agreement





Parenting Know-How: We've hand-picked our best pregnancy, baby and parenting content just for you

Medical Dictionary


Use Pill Finder Find it Now

Pill Identifier on RxList

  • quick, easy,
    pill identification

Find a Local Pharmacy

  • including 24 hour, pharmacies