Would you keep DD off for this?

[SENMUM63838]

So I’ve gone to bath DD (8) this evening and she’s got quite a widespread rash going all the way across her chest and all the way down her back.

I’ve not noticed it before now, she’s well within herself and it’s not a ‘dangerous’ rash (it fades and looks more like a reaction of some sort or irritation of some sort).

It being Friday tomorrow, not knowing what’s actually caused it and not wanting it to get worse over the weekend when everything is shut - would it be worth keeping DD off tomorrow morning to try and get a doctor to look at it or is this a bit OTT?

One of my DCs is prone to random rashes, he's been on antihistamine for so long to break down some chronic hives. His covers his entire body in patches but as there's no other symptoms, happily goes off to school upon the Gps advice. I wouldn't keep her off, if you've got antihistamines give her some in the Morning and evening for the next few days - maybe get an sensitive skin shower gel, like oilatum or similar.

A pharmacist

That's not a reason to keep her off school with no other symptoms. Take her to a pharmacist for a check over after school if you're worried.

I wouldn't keep her off school for that. Give her some Piriton, it might be gone by morning. If its still there send her into school, go to the chemist and show the pharmacist the picture. They'll be able to advise.

DD used to get rashes like this. Usually when hot and she got hot so very easily.

I wouldn't keep her off so long as she feels well and no temp.

It's not the end of the world if you do feel better keeping her off but at this stage no reason to.

Keeping her off for a gp appt is different to keeping off unwell or to monitor. That said I wouldn't go to gp for this

I would also send if she is otherwise well and not complaining.

She doesn't need to be off school.

Has she had both MMR jags?

is there redness under the bumps?

if she is susceptible to measles then I would keep her off to see a dr.

@KarenNotAKaren I wouldn't be so sure it wasn't contagious though. I'd rather get someone to look at it to be on the safe side @SENMUM63838

I'd give her some piriton before bed.

If it's still there in the morning, take her to see a pharmacist and see what they say. This is exactly the sort of thing they deal with in order to free up GP appointments for people who need them. If they think it's an issue they'll tell you.

Take her first thing so you can drop her to school after if it's ok to do so.

Has she had all her vaccinations? In particular, has she had her MMR?

If she has, then it’s unlikely to be anything infectious and I’d send her to school.

But if she hasn’t had her jabs, there’s a chance it could be rubella and you would definitely need to keep her away school and other people with that - not because it’s likely to make her feel particularly ill, but because it’s very infectious and can be dangerous for certain unvaccinated adults (especially pregnant women).

Same, I could come up with endless excuses not to send but school is important

That's a nothing rash. The sort of thing my kids would get randomly or along with a cold. It'll be gone in the morning

It's a widespread rash. If it's no better in the morning, I would personally want some advice before sending her to school.

@SENMUM63838 measles and german measles are doing the rounds at the moment! are there any other children in her class off ill? I would keep her off to be on the safe side, its friday tomorrow anyway.

Call gp first thing see if you can get appointment then just collect dd from school earlier for appointment if you can't get appointment take her walk in centre after school.

If she is well in herself I would send in

Give piraton

Ring to get a doctors appointment, if you need to you can always pick her up take her to gp and then return her to school. That's what I do

Our local chemist is useful and will look and advise

If no temp. Give piriton and reassess in the morning.

Dose of Piriton, see how she is in the morning, see a pharmacist for advice if it's no better.
You wait weeks for a general appointment because people book them when they don't actually need one.

If it's there in the morning and you are worried, take her to a pharmacist. They can help with things like this.

Has she had more vaccine? Otherwise u might be looking at rubella

Looks like a post viral rash to me. Has she had a cold recently? I'd send her in too.

I would get it checked out with a pharmacist. Child in DC6's class came in with a 'nothing' rash in the last week of term that turned out to be scarlet fever. We had a whole class outbreak right over Christmas.