Hayfever presenting as rash on face and back?

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Does anyone have a child prone to hay fever who gets red cheeks and rash on the body at this time of year?

DS (7) has had flushed red cheeks and blotchy trunk and arms all weekend. He had the same red face at this time of year 2 years ago and was diagnosed with an allergy then, though he wasn’t especially sneezy or itchy-eyed.

GP today thought it was likely a viral thing (roseola) but DS has no other symptoms and is completely fine in himself - energetic, eating well.

I’m not unduly concerned and neither is GP, but I’d be keen to get him referred for further allergy testing (we have insurance). Seems a huge coincidence that he got the same symptoms at the same time of year before? Last year he didn’t, but we gave him antihistamine preventatively before the pollen came into force and kept it up for several months. This year I thought I’d wait and see.

My DS6 is exactly the same. Picked him up from school yesterday and he was covered in hives. Not other symptoms. Full of energy as usual.
Im giving him antihistamine medication first thing now and will most likely have to do so for the next couple of months .
Unfortunately the atopic gene is prevalent in our family. However he has got off lightly compared to others.
My niece went for allergy testing and was basically allergic to everything. One of my other children have severe eczema but no other allergies or asthma etc. I have always suffered with hayfever (grass) but have no other allergies.
I won’t be taking DS for allergy testing in the near future. If you want to put your mind at rest then you might as well get the tests done if you have insurance.

Thanks for replying! That is interesting. Does your niece have better/more targeted treatment thanks to the allergy tests?

DS is still absolutely fine, still a bit blotchy and so am keeping up the antihistamine. I’m kicking myself for nut asking for it on prescription though, didn’t feel right asking as doc was so convinced it was viral, but it’s going to cost a fortune to keep treating him preventatively all summer.

This is what it looks like, it’s not too angry but it is everywhere.

Exactly the same as my sons in terms of colour and presentation.
Do you have an online NHS account? You could use that to request a prescription for antihistamine if your sons account is linked to yours . I’d send a message over and attach the photograph. Maybe ask for a second opinion as you believe it’s allergy related not a virus.
I’m always sending messages on my account as I can never get through on the phone and I avoid speaking to the Reception staff.
Im glad your DS is ok.
My niece has regular appointments with a Consultant. When the results initially came back she was given epi pens and her parents were given quite a lot of information and help from a team of nurses. My brother originally arranged the tests through his insurance but I know he’s been very happy with everyone who has been involved.
I think the tests are going to be repeated at some point too.