14 month old with spots on left arm and leg - any ideas?

[twogorgeousboys]

I don't think it's baby acne, but not sure really.

They are small raised bumps, some with a "head". So far, they're only appearing on his left arm and leg in patches about 10cm wide.

He isn't running a temperature and seems fine.

We have been visiting an Aunt who had shingles last year and it began to return while we were there. She quickly got v strong antibiotics to "stave off" another attack and seemed to be ok.

Any ideas anyone?

[twogorgeousboys]

anyone?

I thought shingles wasn't contagious, but have now read that rarely, it can be.

Think I'll go to the GP tomorrow.

[Twiglett]

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[twogorgeousboys]

It could be the beginnings of chicken pox because apparently, this can develop if you have been in contact with someone who has shingles (and you haven't had chicken pox before). I do hope not, as he's still so little. Will go to surgery tomorrow to get him checked over.

Thanks twiglett.

[alison222]

The little boy I look after had spots on his arms and legs that his parents thought were bites - a little like yu describe the doctor gave it a name but said it was harmless - if infectious- and would go away without causing any problems.
Still if I were you if they dont go after 24 hours I'd see the doctor just to be sure

[Twiglett]

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[LIZS]

Are they mainly in the creases ? If so perhaps molluscum contagiosum, although they do sound quite widespread for that. ds had a load behind his knee for about 6 months when he was almost 3 - like little pearls on his skin but not irritating.

[Twiglett]

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[twogorgeousboys]

An allergic reaction to something (unknown) apparently. The spots seem to be "drying up" now and he hasn't been scratching at them.

Thanks for the advice everyone