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strange rash on a 10-month old. please help!
Our son Josh is having a rash that's even strange to the doctor. Basically,
he got a rash two days after taking antibiotics for the first time (Amoxicilin). The rash looks like red small dots (see photos in the web page below). We stopped the antibiotics and it gradually reduced over 3 days. Then it came back again, stronger. Right now the doc not sure whether it's allergy to antibiotics or not, since it should not restart. And virus usually don't come back like this either. Could you help us please? We'll probably go to see an allergy specialist tomorrow if he won't get any better (he's on Benadryl now). The rash itself seems not bothing the Josh. What we concern most is that we might be overlooking something more serious. The following is a complete description of his illness history and any related information we could think of, which can also be found on the webpage we created, along with photos. Thank you very much in advance! Cathy and Will please post or reply to: this webpage has photos and descriptions: http://131.247.137.56/rash/ Detailed info below: He is 10 months old, weights 18 lbs and started daycare a month ago, in an infant room with 5 other kids (all under age of 1), taken care most of the time by two teachers. He had a stuffy nose on and off for 20 days. Then he got fever on Monday night (11/24, 101.7F under arm, reduced by Tyleno). Went to see Doc Tuesday (11/25) and was put on antibiotic (Amoxicilin). He took them noon time and dinner time. Tuesday night still got fever (102, reduced by Tyleno). Wed took anti; Wed night didn't since he throwed up the medicine. No fever that night. Thursday morning (11/27) we noticed rash (not ichy), only under clothes and inside diaper (see photo). Called Doc on duty and was told probably viral infection and keep taking anti. Took anti in the morning and dinner time. Rash worsened next day and speading to whole body, legs and arms, even face (Friday (11/28). Called again, same Doc on duty and told to stop anti and wait to see if disappear in 48 hours. Slowly fading by Sunday afternoon. Monday (Dec.1) was ok so he was in daycare, by evening time rash came back, starting all over the body (see photo). Went to see Doc next day (Tuesday 12/2) and put on Benadryl, suspecting anti induced allergy but not sure, since they seldom restart. He took Benadryl (1/2 tsp) noon, 5pm, 9pm and 3am. 12/3 morning notice rash reduced in the trunk area but increased in the legs and arms. Called Doc again and was told to keep medication. He has been breastfed and started last month on formula (Similac Advance). Regular food including oatmeal cereal, canned baby food (Gerber, fruit, vegi, chicken etc), banana, and sometimes very small amount of fish and shrimp (chewed up by mom) mixed with cereal. Nothing special was introduced during this time as far as we could tell. We live in Florida and his daily routine is pretty much daycare and home (apartment). He started walking about 2 weeks ago and can take several steps by himself alone. He's got 2 fully out teeth (up and down) and two more showing up just now. I have full resolution pictures if you need them (3mb resolution). Thank you very much. |
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strange rash on a 10-month old. please help!
"C Du" wrote in message
. .. Our son Josh is having a rash that's even strange to the doctor. Basically, he got a rash two days after taking antibiotics for the first time (Amoxicilin). The rash looks like red small dots (see photos in the web page below). We stopped the antibiotics and it gradually reduced over 3 days. Then it came back again, stronger. Right now the doc not sure whether it's allergy to antibiotics or not, since it should not restart. And virus usually don't come back like this either. Could you help us please? We'll probably go to see an allergy specialist tomorrow if he won't get any better (he's on Benadryl now). The rash itself seems not bothing the Josh. What we concern most is that we might be overlooking something more serious. The following is a complete description of his illness history and any related information we could think of, which can also be found on the webpage we created, along with photos. I'm not a doctor, but given Josh's age and the pattern you've described (fever, followed by a non-itchy rash that spreads), roseola (a virus) came to mind. No doubt many other things could cause the same symptoms (and it's probable your physician considered roseola, which, common as it is, shouldn't be "strange" to a pediatrician). Good luck tracking down the cause! |
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strange rash on a 10-month old. please help!
"C Du" wrote in message . .. Our son Josh is having a rash that's even strange to the doctor. Basically, he got a rash two days after taking antibiotics for the first time (Amoxicilin). The rash looks like red small dots (see photos in the web page below). We stopped the antibiotics and it gradually reduced over 3 days. Then it came back again, stronger. Right now the doc not sure whether it's allergy to antibiotics or not, since it should not restart. And virus usually don't come back like this either. Could you help us please? We'll probably go to see an allergy specialist tomorrow if he won't get any better (he's on Benadryl now). The rash itself seems not bothing the Josh. What we concern most is that we might be overlooking something more serious. The following is a complete description of his illness history and any related information we could think of, which can also be found on the webpage we created, along with photos. Thank you very much in advance! Cathy and Will please post or reply to: this webpage has photos and descriptions: http://131.247.137.56/rash/ That looks EXACTLY like the rashes I've seen in response to antibiotics when there was an allergy. I know that the rashes can come about days after starting the drugs, even after the child seems to be tolerating it well. Have you tried Benadryl for the symptoms of the rash? I'd stay away from the antibiotics, have the pediatrician make a note in his chart and move on. Don't stress, it really looks like an allergic reaction to me. - Jen |
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strange rash on a 10-month old. please help!
JG wrote: "C Du" wrote in message . .. Our son Josh is having a rash that's even strange to the doctor. Basically, he got a rash two days after taking antibiotics for the first time (Amoxicilin). The rash looks like red small dots (see photos in the web page below). We stopped the antibiotics and it gradually reduced over 3 days. Then it came back again, stronger. Right now the doc not sure whether it's allergy to antibiotics or not, since it should not restart. And virus usually don't come back like this either. Could you help us please? We'll probably go to see an allergy specialist tomorrow if he won't get any better (he's on Benadryl now). The rash itself seems not bothing the Josh. What we concern most is that we might be overlooking something more serious. The following is a complete description of his illness history and any related information we could think of, which can also be found on the webpage we created, along with photos. I'm not a doctor, but given Josh's age and the pattern you've described (fever, followed by a non-itchy rash that spreads), roseola (a virus) came to mind Why would roseola reoccur after the normal 3 days? |
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strange rash on a 10-month old. please help!
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Thank you very much in advance! Cathy and Will The starting of eczema ? That is how my dd's eczema started out and it got worse .... just my thought .... Nic |
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strange rash on a 10-month old. please help!
"New York Jen" wrote in message news:sYwzb.21639 That looks EXACTLY like the rashes I've seen in response to antibiotics when there was an allergy. I know that the rashes can come about days after starting the drugs, even after the child seems to be tolerating it well. Have you tried Benadryl for the symptoms of the rash? I'd stay away from the antibiotics, have the pediatrician make a note in his chart and move on. Don't stress, it really looks like an allergic reaction to me. That's what it looks like to me too. I just recently had a rash in reaction to an allergy to antibiotics. Looks the same. esther |
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strange rash on a 10-month old. please help!
It looks JUST LIKE the Roseola rash my daughter had a few weeks ago. Rash
lasted about 4-5 days and didn't bother her. It came and went in severity too. "JG" wrote in message t... "C Du" wrote in message . .. Our son Josh is having a rash that's even strange to the doctor. Basically, he got a rash two days after taking antibiotics for the first time (Amoxicilin). The rash looks like red small dots (see photos in the web page below). We stopped the antibiotics and it gradually reduced over 3 days. Then it came back again, stronger. Right now the doc not sure whether it's allergy to antibiotics or not, since it should not restart. And virus usually don't come back like this either. Could you help us please? We'll probably go to see an allergy specialist tomorrow if he won't get any better (he's on Benadryl now). The rash itself seems not bothing the Josh. What we concern most is that we might be overlooking something more serious. The following is a complete description of his illness history and any related information we could think of, which can also be found on the webpage we created, along with photos. I'm not a doctor, but given Josh's age and the pattern you've described (fever, followed by a non-itchy rash that spreads), roseola (a virus) came to mind. No doubt many other things could cause the same symptoms (and it's probable your physician considered roseola, which, common as it is, shouldn't be "strange" to a pediatrician). Good luck tracking down the cause! |
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strange rash on a 10-month old. please help!
C Du wrote: medication. He has been breastfed and started last month on formula (Similac Advance). Regular food including oatmeal cereal, canned baby food (Gerber, fruit, vegi, chicken etc), banana, and sometimes very small amount of fish and shrimp (chewed up by mom) Not what you're asking, but did you know that dental cavities are "contagious" and one way to reduce the bacteria that cause them is to avoid "mouth to mouth" contact between adult and child (like toothbrush, spoon, etc.) Might be wiser to use a small food mill or processor. |
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strange rash on a 10-month old. please help!
"CY" wrote in message
news:jtyzb.23481$o9.2301@fed1read07... It looks JUST LIKE the Roseola rash my daughter had a few weeks ago. Rash lasted about 4-5 days and didn't bother her. It came and went in severity too. I'm hoping the OP gets a satisfactory diagnosis. While it *could* be a "classic," harmless amoxicillin rash, (1) those usually don't show up until about 5 days after starting the course of treatment and (2) as long as it's "just" a rash (i.e., hives don't develop; it doesn't become itchy), there's usually no need to stop taking the amoxicillin--the rash will go away anyway. (It's also unlikely the child will develop the rash again if/when amoxicillin is prescribed at some future point.) All of this leads me to wonder why the doctor prescribed an antibiotic in the first place; i.e., why he/she suspected Josh might have a bacterial infection in the absence(?) of lab tests confirming one. Just what we need--another M.D. contributing to bacteria becoming resistant... |
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strange rash on a 10-month old. please help!
C Du wrote:
Our son Josh is having a rash that's even strange to the doctor. Basically, he got a rash two days after taking antibiotics for the first time (Amoxicilin). The rash looks like red small dots (see photos in the web page below). We stopped the antibiotics and it gradually reduced over 3 days. Then it came back again, stronger. Right now the doc not sure whether it's allergy to antibiotics or not, since it should not restart. And virus usually don't come back like this either. Why specifically is he on Amox.? Ear infection, sinusitis, what was the diagnosis that led to antibiotics? If there isn't a clear cut bacterial infection I would stop the antibiotics, and see how it goes in the coming days. It looks to me like Roseola (contagious childhood virus characterized by high fever for 2-3 days prior to onset of rash similar to the one shown - administration of the amox could just be coincidental with the outbreak) as others have suggested, which can come and go in severity over the course of a few days, but should resolve within a week. My daughter gets severe hives and is treated using prescription Atarax and steriod treatment, but I doubt you'd need anything of that caliber for what is likely a virus or skin reaction that will resolve on its own, especially if it doesn't seem to bother him. cara |
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