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What is this rash?

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HereForAdvice123 · 17/05/2025 10:24

Hi all, my daughter woke up with a itchy back yesterday and after school noticed some red spots.. (pic 1) I put some cream on and although they have gone down slightly are still there.. today she has woken up with some more spots.. (the other 2 pictures) could they be chicken pox?

What is this rash?
What is this rash?
What is this rash?
OP posts:
Oneearringlost · 17/05/2025 10:33

How old is she?

Is she unwell?

Could be Shingles presentation, children can get Shingles sometimes, especially if they've been exposed as an infant and possibly got CP very mildly then?

Antihistamine could help with the itching, cream/or oral.

Silvertulips · 17/05/2025 10:34

I also thought shingles.

See a pharmacists they can can anti virals if quick enough.

Oneearringlost · 17/05/2025 10:34

But, in answer to your question, it could be CP. Hope she's not too unwell. X

HereForAdvice123 · 17/05/2025 10:47

Thanks for your replies ..She has just turned 5.. she is feeling under the weather and laying on the sofa, it is itchy so will try antihistamines for that.. could try a trip to the pharmacy xx

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HereForAdvice123 · 17/05/2025 13:38

Come back from the pharmacy, they said it is a allergic reaction to somthing.. we haven’t used any new washing powder or eaten anything new so not sure what it could be x

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Oneearringlost · 18/05/2025 10:30

How is your DD this morning OP? It doesn't look like Hives/allergic reaction to me, but you've seen an HCP....keep an open mind about other causes, though.
If she is lethargic, it's more likely to be a systemic "illness" rather than a local allergic reaction.

All the best.

Oneearringlost · 18/05/2025 10:37

Actually, just thought, possibly an allergic reaction to Nickel, the inside of a metal button on a pair of trousers/jeans?

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