UrbanBaby

06.09.08, 17:32 PM General Topics
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6yo DS has weird rash. Started on his face, now spread to chest and back with a little on arms and legs. Google came up with scarlett fever and rubella. Any other ideas? Calling doctor in the morning (yesterday I thought it might just be heat rash, but it's clear something is up tonight). [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.09.08, 05:32 PM Flag

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honestly, i cant believe you people who post on UB what is wrong with your kid. call the dr! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:33 PM Flag

It's not an emergency, I can't call the dr now. And I posted because I'm a little nervous and feel guilty that I didn't realize it wasn't heat rash right away. Give me just the smallest break please. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:35 PM Flag

any vaccines or cold/illness symptoms in the past week? Is it on the palms/soles? Scarlett fever is the rash with strep throat- definately a possibility- sore throat, stomach ache or headache? Rubella unlikely presuming he was vaccinated [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:38 PM Flag

He had a mild cold last week. Throat looks clear. Was just looking further and seems as though a lot of viruses can cause these rashes - that reassured me. Thx. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:39 PM Flag

if he is well otherwise, rash will likely go away within a few days (aka viral exanthem) [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:43 PM Flag

my dd had the same and it was called scarlett something. She got it when we went to St. Lucia. It's harmless and antibiotic should work. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:39 PM Flag

my kids often get a fine rash when getting over a virus. but if it's still there in the morn check it out.lots of strep out right now. gl. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:41 PM Flag

Thanks again. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:46 PM Flag

Fifth's Disease? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:04 PM Flag

Oh, hadn't thought of that one. Will check it out, thx. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:05 PM Flag