when does a rash need to see a g.p<not menengitis>

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my dd2 was sent home from school thurs with a scarlet face and a vivid red dotty type rash on arms and a bit on legs

wasnt feeling unwell

rang h.v friday p.m as it had spread a bit to tummy but wasnt as vivid

on sunday it went all over except neck and joint creases,palms and soles along with cold type symptoms

shes just started complaining of a headache.hasnt had a fever

the rash blanches when pressed

h.v said doctor will declare it a virus.am i at the stage where it may be treated differently?

shes normally tough s old boots

im not one to normally run for gp at slightest thing but as shes now becoming quiet is it time?

Yes, she needs to be seen by a GP asap. Call your surgery and she can't be sen there today call NHS Direct.

Let the GP see it ASAP.
It's not just a rash but it now has a poorly, usually robust, child attatched to it.
And if he/she says 'virus' so be it.
But for goodness sake, let them be the judge of it, not MN (I speak as a GP )

I would go and see the GP with any unidentified rash. It could bea sign of illness, probably is as she is now unwell; it could also be an allergy which also needs to be noted.

thanks for the quick responses
will ring nhs direct for reassurance,but prob still have chat gp tomorrow

What did they say?

Meningitis is very quick. My son had it in January. One min fine next couldn't spk , open eyes, pee, temp was 42* he couldn't walk and first time I've seen a child lifeless. Always get rashes checked and never let anyone make you feel neurotic for doing so. Hope your dd is ok x

Sounds like slapped cheek to me (Fifth Dusease), the rash can last for a while afterwards, even when they are feeling better

But yes please get her checked out if she is feeling worse!

i rang nhs direct and they said organise visit to g.p
shes off today at 4.50.x

how did you get on?

thanks for asking fanjo
they think shes had slapped cheek and that its gone viral

no school til all symptoms have abated

sadly shes stilloff her food and very grumpy lethargic
the spots have started moving further down-top half her is just slightly pink now,hips downward are vivid red spots!

My DD has had symptoms of slapped cheek since Friday but never had a red face at all, it's a mystery.

Hope your DD feels better soon, sounds like a bad bout.