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Viral rash/penicillin rash

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threestars · 08/01/2010 20:12

Do either of these rashes have a timeframe?

DD had a virus which then led to her getting an infection. She had penicillin but then got this awful rash. I stopped the medicine but then wondered if it was in fact a post-virus rash. Anyhow, a week on and she still has it
What's normal? I'll make a gp appt but it'll be a few days before she'll get to see us.

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mummysgoingmad · 08/01/2010 21:43

this exact same thing happened to my ds. his rash was on his back for 5 dyas. is it calming down or is it just as bad?

MummyDragon · 09/01/2010 16:33

If it's an allergy to antibiotics, anti-histamines such as piriton should take the rash away within a few of days (my DS is allergic to erithromycin).

Sounds like a viral rash, but you should definitely get it checked by a doctor asap.

FatGirlThin · 09/01/2010 16:39

I'm allergic to pencillin. If it is that the rash will be all over the place including palms of the hands etc. Ooooooh, just makes me itch thinking about it.

threestars · 09/01/2010 18:40

Oooh, sorry FGT!
Your answers make me think it's a viral rash then, as it's only on her legs and tummy.It was pretty red and angry to begin with and it flared up last night again, although today a bit better. (sorry, droning on...)
I gave her piriton on three different occasions when she was scratching it.

Thanks for your replies. Perhaps a new thrilling update from me soon!

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