Hi moms. My son (5) woke this morning and at first I didn't notice (it's that mild), but he has a slight red rash on his forehead, behind ears, under chin. It's not anywhere else - he's not had a fever or illness. I put anti-itch cream on him (had no benedryl, of course!) and sent him to school, as he seemed fine. We are using the same soaps - he hasn't worn any new clothes the past few days and I'm just wondering if anyone else has seen anything like this recently. His cheeks seemed unaffected - it was a bit around his nose, but mostly on his forehead and neck area. The school was made aware, so if it's really bothering him or worsens, I know they will call. Just wanted to get some thoughts. The rash isn't really raised - has a bit of a prickly heat look to it, but not hive like. Thanks!
Check out the article for other moms' experience, and take your child to the pediatrician right away. As rash could be a symptom of something serious.
Could be an allergy ? Has he had any new foods ? Does he have issues with dairy ? Dairy is a cause of rashes at times.
This seems to be going around....my bosses son has it and she took him to the dr and it is a blood virus.....good luck
For the past 2 years, my 9yr old son has gotten a rash by his mouth, nose, and around by his chin. It is dry skin. I use aquaphor on it after his showers and it seems to help. Good luck.
It could be strep. My son got a red rash when my 2nd son was born. We took him into the doctor and they said it was a 'scarlet fever' reaction to the strep, even though he didn't have a fever and felt fine otherwise. We had to have him on antibiotics for 24 hours before he could come and see the baby. Might be worth checking just in case.
For any rash, I would recommend a Pediatric Dermatologist if it does not go away. Check the knuckles and eyelids as well and for any muscle aches or weakness, tiredness, hip or leg aches you may have dismissed as growing pains. I don't mean to worry you but most people have never heard of Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM)that presents this way. Hopefully, this is just one of any typical rashes that kids get and will go away! It won't hurt to check though :)
Curious to know when the last vaccine was administered ?? At this age usually they are up for the kindergarten round. If the vaccines have not been given recently perhaps an animal in the house. It took me several visits to find out my daughter was allergic to the saliva of my dog..Hope this helps Dr Meyer
It could be a couple of things. I'm thinking a food sensitivity.
As for allergies to anything else (soaps, etc). That's all relative. Sometimes what you are allergic to one day, you will not be the next and vice versa. If the rash goes away in short order, it's probably a sensitivity to something. If it happens again, I would advise starting a journal and begin writing the things he's using throughout the day, eating, drinking, etc. and when these rashes appear. Dealing with it on a daily basis, you don't notice much...but when you write the stuff down and go back and start to review it...you are more apt to pick out any triggers.
Although, has he felt ok lately? Measles start out on the head/face area and work their way downwards. If he's been feeling "sick" within the past few days...it could be measles. Here are some symptoms, etc of measles.
Measles Symptoms
About 10-14 days after you are infected with measles, you will begin to show symptoms. This is called the incubation period.
The early phase then begins with these symptoms (and anyone can have 1, 2, or all of the symptoms):
Fever
A rundown feeling
Cough
Red eyes (conjunctivitis)
Runny nose
The red measles rash develops from 2-4 days later.
The rash usually starts on your head. Over the next 3 days, the rash spreads to cover your entire body.
The rash is initially small red bumps that may blend into each other as more appear.
Often you may develop grayish spots, called Koplik spots, on the inside of your mouth just before the rash appears.
The rash is usually not itchy.
If he does have the measles, be sure to read up on how to properly care for the measles. You should not give benadryl, fever reducers, etc. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! Good luck!
It could be something as simple as dry skin. My daughter developed this ugly looking yellowish raised pathcy rash on her butt cheeks last winter. Turns out that this is the place on her body most sensitive to dryness. I recieved a prescription ointment for it. Keep an eye on it and check with your pediatricion to rule out anything that could be nasty.
It may be Fifth's Disease. I don't know which school your kiddo goes to but I know Wea Ridge Elementary has had several children with this illness lately. (including my daughter) If it is fifth's disease and he has the rash now he is no longer contagious. It starts out with mild cold symptoms (runny nose, mild fever, sore throat,ect) then things seem to be back to normal and a few days later (~5-7) the child breaks out in a lacy-net like rash. One of the other charcteristics of it is bright red cheeks that look like they have been slapped. Fifth's disease is also called "slapped cheek" Your child's pediatrician should be able to diagnosis it. However it is a virus so antibiotics aren't going to help it. We just used benedryl and anti-itch ointment for our daughter. If it does turn out to be Fifth's disease the rash may stick around for 1-3 weeks. Hope that helps. Good luck.
HI, Has he been out in the cold? Sometime my youngest get a small rash on his face when he's been outside when it;s really cold or windy. I have put diaper rash cream on it and it goes away. Good Luck
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D.,
hi there I hope I can help.... do you have any pets??? if so he might have a flee on him I know that might sound strange but this can happen. Also don't put creams on him and if you do make sure the area is very dry before you put it on because some creams will make it spread. M. (mother of 3 grandmother of 2)
I am a mother of two. My daughter is 4 and my son is 22 months. My daughter has had the same type of rash before and the ped. told us that it was a virus and that some viruses come out of the body through a rash. She, too, did not run a fever and the rash was not raised. It eventually went away. It took about a week to a week and half to clear up. Hers was all over her body. I was freaking out but we are all still kicking. Good luck! Hope this helps.
K.
Have you heard of fifth's disease? This might be it. It sounds worse than it is, it is a virus that most people get when they are kids. The only concern with it is pregnant women shouldn't be exposed. So you may want to check with your doctor if your sons are around pregnant women. Like any virus it just has to run its course. Good luck!
