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Allergies and intolerances

6 spots appeared on my ds' arm today??

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BigHotMama · 19/05/2007 16:26

Not sure if I'm overeacting as he is my PFB but today my ds woke up with 3 small red spots on his arm. Thought it was probably nothing. But I have just noticed 3 more appear? and also one near his willy, they dont look really red or sore and he is not bothered by them and is not scratching.
Any idea what this could be?

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colditz · 19/05/2007 16:31

Chicken pox.....

colditz · 19/05/2007 16:31

do they look like little blisters?

MaureenMLove · 19/05/2007 16:31

chicken pox maybe? Check under his arms and behind his ears.

BigHotMama · 19/05/2007 16:50

They arent like blisters just like little spots. None behind ear or back. He has a small one on his leg and another on his other arm? getting slightly worried now as he gets christened in 2 wks time.
Thing is we havent been in contact with anyone other than my family over the past few days? Went to a playgroup but that was over a week ago?
I have changed the confitioner I'm using could it be that? Surely he would have more of a rash all over if that was the prob?
Confused!

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SofiaAmes · 19/05/2007 16:56

hand foot and mouth? has he got ulcers in his mouth?

DontCallMeBaby · 19/05/2007 16:57

Could still be chicken pox, I was totally unconvinced that DD's were chicken pox until they blistered, that being about three days after the first one appeared. Incubation period is 10-20 days so could easily be playgroup - or contact even longer ago than that.

MaureenMLove · 19/05/2007 17:20

Not all chicken pox are big blistery spots. My brother had more of a rash all over.

misdee · 19/05/2007 17:22

chicken pox dont immediantly blister. sounds like chicken pox to me.

Chandra · 19/05/2007 17:23

Doesn't seem like an allergic rash, would say Chicken pox too.

Hulababy · 19/05/2007 17:24

Sounds like chicken pox. Incubation period is 10-14 days. He is infection for 2 days before sports appear till spots crust over, approximately 5-7 days. He will be fine by his christening, although may have the odd scab left.

BigHotMama · 19/05/2007 17:40

Oh thats just bloody great! Will I catch it then as never had it?
Will I meed to take him to doctors or can I get medication over counter?

Thanx for replies

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MaureenMLove · 19/05/2007 17:53

There is a chance that you will catch it, but there's nothing you can do to stop it now. If it is Chicken Pox, he has been infectious for a week already. There is no medication for it. Just give him either Calpol of whatever you use if he's unwell and try putting bicarbonate of soda in his bath, it will help to ease the itches.

MaureenMLove · 19/05/2007 17:56

btw, keep an eye on it. It still might NOT be chicken pox! I'd take him to the docs on Monday, if you're still not sure by then. Might be worth mentioning to the receptionist on the phone first though, they may want you to come after everyone else has gone home!!

Hulababy · 19/05/2007 17:56

Too late for you I am afraid. He is already contagious and already has been for last couple of days. Sorry. Hopefully you won't get them. Only need to get yourself checked out if you are pregnant.

No need for DS to go to doctors unless they get infected or he has other complications. Piriton is excellent for the itching, and helping with sleep. IME calamine just makes the itching worse.

Hopefully he will get away with not being too bad with them. DD wasn't ill at all and TBH wasn't even that itchy - the piriton stopped itching completely for her.

BigHotMama · 20/05/2007 20:31

Ok some of the spots have got bigger and some have just faded??? My dh killed a mozzie in our living room today so i think the little bugger has been having a feast on my ds. Will keep an eye on them though just incase they blister then I know its chicken pox. Cant stop scratching lol

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colditz · 20/05/2007 21:28

Piriton

BigHotMama · 21/05/2007 22:07

Well it looks certain to be chicken pox as earlier I counted 25 spots all over his little body bless him! Thats my mosquito thory out the window. Up to docs tomorrow and now I cant stop raking my arms and legs.

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