my 4 year old daughter has little pimple looking things on her legs what is this?

Question

i do not think its chicken pox

Answer 1

Hives maybe

Answer 2

you need a pediatric Doctor my daughter had same issues, growing pains Yep! he had me give her ibuprofen here is the paper he gave me and reasons why This is a prime age when children begin to have growing pains, so that may be the cause, especially since he hasn't been sick and hasn't had a fever. Children with growing pains typically have pain in their legs either late in the day or in the middle of the night. They can be particularly bad after a day of intense physical activity, but it really isn't known what causes them. Other factors that can point to growing pains as a cause for a child's leg pain include that massaging the area helps, whereas if there was an injury or other medical condition causing the pain, touching or massaging the area would likely make the pain worse. Also, children with growing pains usually do not have any other symptoms, such as weight loss, limping, fever, or joint swelling, and the pain shouldn't limit his activity. Growing pains also commonly occur: * in both legs * in the front of the thigh, the calf muscles, and muscles in the back of the knee * in children between the ages of 3 and 5 and then 8 and 12 years * in over 30 percent of children Since 'nothing seems to help' your child, you likely need to see your Pediatrician for an evaluation. Although we often blame growing pains for leg pain, there are other conditions that can cause leg pain, and he may need some blood tests or an xray just to be sure that it really is growing pains. If you mean that 'nothing seems to help' because the pain keeps coming back, then that is to be expected. If you are able to treat the pain when it occurs and he is then fine for some time until it begins again, then that can be normal, depending on how often it is happening. It may help to give him ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) on those evenings that he has had a very active day, like after soccer practice, etc. to see if that keeps the pain from even starting that night. You shouldn't do that every night or even on most nights though without talking to your Pediatrician first though. Dr Conner Moore: pediatrics ages newborn-21 Biddeford Maine 04005 good luck

Answer 3

Possibly ingrown hairs? Since she's still young I'd doubt it, however there is something called pseudo-folliculitis. In laymans terms it's an inflammed hair follicle. A light exfoliation product can help. You need to use a product that exfoliates as well as hydrates such as something with a medium to high concentration of lactic acid. This will help take off all the dead skin while the lactic acid will help hydrate the skin at the same time. I know this works for teens so I'm not sure about the risk of any irritation for childrens skin. You can ask your family doctor or the pharmacist and they should help you go in the right direction!

Answer 4

I am going to say she is allergic to something, maybe the laundry detergent or a new food? I know we are all having problems with this right now in our family because of the change of season. You may want to try some children's Claritin or some other allergy medicine. I also use a hypoallergenic skin cream (Cetaphil) twice a day for my son and daughter. This usually seems to kick it pretty quick. If that doesn't start clearing it up in 5 to 7 days or it looks like it's getting worse take them to the doc, they have prescription medicines that work better. Good luck!
PS I just thought of something else.....it's not poison is it? Does it itch?

Answer 5

if they are not pink they are probably hives

if pink or red it's probably just an unknown rash that kids get all the time

but as you said it looks like zits it's probably chicken pox
ask your son if he itches

take him to doc asap if rash doesnt clear up by tommorrow
(if it is a heat rash it will spread until he gets cooled down)

Answer 6

it can be as simple as a rash . or it can be hyperkeratosis it will be very small pimples on the tops of her legs and on the tops of her arms but to know that for sure you will have to ask your doc. my son has this he is 4 1/2 yrs old the doc said it is hereditary . also he will have it for the rest of his life.

Answer 7

that is how my chicken pox started.
jsut keep looking on her body, it usually will spread from legs to stomach.
if they are red, with whitish blister-like things in the middle, it is chicken pox.

Answer 8

It could be ingrown hairs or maybe even warts. My son had small warts over his legs when he was little. The warts all fell off eventually. If you are concerned at all, take her to the doctor.

Answer 9

Most likely they are just a form of eczema, so just be sure to lotion her body every day to help them disappear! I have them too, on my arms and sometimes my legs. They come only in the dry seasons, and will disappear if I apply lots of moisturizer.

Answer 10

A pimple or a blocked hair follicle.

Answer 11

Little pimples, unless your doctor says otherwise.