He has it on his arms, legs he gets it becomes brighter when he is in the sun. The daycare provider said he is the 4th one to get this and he is contagious. Doesn't seem to itch, or hurt him. He doesn't have a fever.
2006-08-25 05:28:36 · 3 answers · asked by Tyanne V 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Your Doctor
Also, The Center for Disease Control(on-line and *800 number)
and
http://www.diseaseonline.com/
good Luck,
Brian J.
2006-08-25 05:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by BRIAN J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it is just a skin contact rash you can get rid of it by buying some over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream. Make sure he drinks plenty of fluids in order to flush out any infection, or whatever the underlying cause maybe. Talk to your primary care physician, and find out what they have to say. Also, if it seems to be some sort of bug bite and he is having a reaction to it, a small amount of benadryl may do the job!
2006-08-25 12:36:19 · answer #2 · answered by birdluver_93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it could be impetigo. Here is an article about it. VERY common in childhood, and it is contagious. It has pictures you may want to compare with your son's rash.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/impetigo/DS00464
2006-08-25 12:48:54 · answer #3 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋