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23 month old with rash? Dr or not?

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WaitingForSunday17 · 20/11/2017 07:20

My daughter has a rash on her legs and a bit on her arms and hands. She is otherwise well - she's had a cold and not eating much - but no temperature and fine in herself.
It seems to be itchy, particularly on her hands. I'm going to get some piriton today but I can't actually think of anything she has had new contact with.
I've attached a picture. Dh thinks I should take her to dr but I'm not sure it requires it. Did wonder about popping to pharmacist and seeing what they thought.
Photo is of her legs. Any ideas what it could be? Thanks

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WaitingForSunday17 · 20/11/2017 07:21

Oh and I don't think it could be pox as she is vaccinated.

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dementedpixie · 20/11/2017 07:22

Hand foot and mouth?

WaitingForSunday17 · 20/11/2017 07:25

It's mainly her legs. Would that be mainly on her legs?

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WaitingForSunday17 · 20/11/2017 07:26

But I guess it's her hands that seem most itchy even though the rash isn't on her hands so much

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boredofmyoldname · 20/11/2017 07:27

If take her to the doctor's.

The white outline, I think, suggests a viral infection which may need treated with anti biotics.

DD ended up in hospital after a prolonged bout last month.

Fragglewump · 20/11/2017 07:28

Have you done the glass test to see if the rash vanishes? Important check to rule out the biggies like meningitis.

WaitingForSunday17 · 20/11/2017 07:32

Yeah. I think that's very unlikely as it's been present for 24 hours and she has no temp / fine in herself.
Plus it is itchy. I don't think sepsis is itchy but I could be wrong.

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Booagain · 20/11/2017 07:32

Best take her.
My son had a rash all over and it turned out to be connected to the cold he had and cleared in about 10days on its own but best just check

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