anyones child ever had red forarms with red cheeks, chin, and area under chin b4 throat?

Question

my sons arms are bright red and really hot as well is his cheeks and chin area. he is acting normal and breathing fine but this redness doesnt seem right. I called the 24hr nurse line and they just said keep an eye on him. he is on prednison and albuteral which he has been on the albuteral b4 so i dont think he would be having a reaction. any thoughts on what it could be?

he has not been outside for any longer then to get in the car and out (30 sec) and all his foods today were normal and its only his arms and face and he is not itching or seeming to be bothered by it at all.

its been 1 yr since he has been on the albuteral and 2 days since he has been on both

Answer 1

Prednisone can cause skin reactions as well. It is a steriod. I would call the pharmasist where you picked up the medication and review any drug interactions with them.

Prednisone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

* headache
* dizziness
* difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
* inappropriate happiness
* extreme changes in mood
* changes in personality
* bulging eyes
* acne
* thin, fragile skin
* red or purple blotches or lines under the skin
* slowed healing of cuts and bruises
* increased hair growth
* changes in the way fat is spread around the body
* extreme tiredness
* weak muscles
* irregular or absent menstrual periods
* decreased sexual desire
* heartburn
* increased sweating

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

* vision problems
* eye pain, redness, or tearing
* sore throat, fever, chills, cough, or other signs of infection
* seizures
* depression
* loss of contact with reality
* confusion
* muscle twitching or tightening
* shaking of the hands that you cannot control
* numbness, burning, or tingling in the face, arms, legs, feet, or hands
* upset stomach
* vomiting
* lightheadedness
* irregular heartbeat
* sudden weight gain
* shortness of breath, especially during the night
* dry, hacking cough
* swelling or pain in the stomach
* swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, throat, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
* difficulty breathing or swallowing
* rash
* hives
* itching

Answer 2

I also have the same problem in some areas of my face because I do some peeling once in two weeks.I live in the hostel and it makes me unconfortable to come down with my face ,but what can I do.I have to be strong,achive what I have started,so I think it is beter to go and see a cosmetolog in the beuty center to found the best solution for treating this problem

Answer 3

If it is red wherever he is touched by something, and possibly if it swells in little lines and bumps...it could be dermatographia...look it up and find pictures. Otherwise, if he has a fever, it could be a rash from fever. Or allergies. Baby benadryl might be of help. Especially if it itching.

Answer 4

It sounds like measles. Check his back and belly and call the nurse again. Is he running a fever? have a little cough? Bit of a runny nose?

It could also be a food allergy.

Answer 5

He could indeed be allergic to the Albuterol, some triggers that never caused a reaction befor flare up when you stop taking steroids. Steroids lower your immunity. Get him to the Dr.

Answer 6

Sunburn or windburn.