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Non blanching rash

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Dillon11 · 23/02/2025 23:14

Hi I have a 6 month old baby who has developed a non blanching rash over the course of the day on his hand and arm , he been acting fine and happy within himself and no temps, have retaken temp before posting this and it was 37.6 and 37.8 depending on which ear I used
I will also mention he is also getting over a illness he had in the week which was a temp of 38.8 and a viral rash it did blanch temperature was up and down for 24 hrs and he’s been fine since apart from the blanching rash hadn’t fully gone assume he picked this up from sister who was ill with the same and a sore throat she’s fully recovered now.
The non blanching rash has thrown me especially since he seem his normally self should i be getting him immediately check over if he’s ok in him self.
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Non blanching rash
Non blanching rash
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dobbyisfree33 · 23/02/2025 23:18

I can't see the photo. The likelihood is it's probably viral. They don't always blanch. However I really wouldn't take risks with a baby so little, trust your instinct and if you feel like he needs to be seen then ring 111. Be aware that they will probably send an ambulance or at least advise you to go to a&e. There is a tick list and I believe non blanching rash in a child of that age is on there.

RatedDoingMagic · 23/02/2025 23:19

Call 111

SwappawS · 23/02/2025 23:22

It probably nothing to worry about but def get checked out for peace of mind.

MotherJessAndKittens · 23/02/2025 23:27

No pic but agree get it checked ASAP. May just be remnants of old rash but a baby that age can deteriorate very fast.

nocoolnamesleft · 24/02/2025 00:14

Rather hoping you're in A&E by now. Non blanching rashes are not something to mess around with. They can be trivial. Or they can be a sign of rapidly developing meningococcal sepsis, which can kill fast.

NameChange101xox · 24/02/2025 13:53

These can be really serious and it’s very widespread. Did you go to an and e?

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