Nettle type itchy rash on DS's heels and ankles?????

[wheretogo]

DS (3) has developed and itchy rash over heel and ankle area this evening which looks like nettle stings.. though has not been stung by nettles. Any ideas? PLEASE.......

[Gloworm]

a louse or flea in his sock?

[spinach]

i get this, only in hot weather, sweaty shoes or rubbing shoes cause it.... i put germolene on it, stops the itching. it comes up like little blisters

[Gloworm]

do you have any aloe vera gel? it will help reduce the rash very quickly.

[spinach]

can get rashes from all sorts of plants... been out for a walk today?

[wheretogo]

ewe yuk!!!!! we are staying at my mum's who has a dog... time to give her an earbashing????
Hope that is all it is though

[wheretogo]

Ahhh just got rest of messages... been out walking on beach today, he had new wellies on.. when took them off his feet were v.sweaty.. was about 4 hours ago though.
Thanks

[chapsmum]

it is not uncommon for children to get a rach like this with a virus.
It is called urticharia. You can give him piriton or medised to help it.
Is he otherwise well.
The only other thing it could possibly be is glove and sock sydrome \link{http://www.drgreene.com/21_654.html\link}
Would see if the antihistamine gets rid of it, you could apply a thin layer of antihistamine cream. if this gets rid of it I would not panick.
Dont be surprised if it comes back in the morning or when he is hot.

[chapsmum]

careful its not an allergy to the wellies....?latex?

[wheretogo]

Not sure what they made of.. got them from GAP. He's settled down now hopefully be gone in the morning