My son was complaining tonight about his knee itching. When I looked, I saw about 16 small bumps around his knee, most prominent on the side. They look like mini mosquito bites. Upon further inspection, I see that he has these bumps all over his body - some on his back, a few on his stomach, some on his chest... Some are grouped, and some aren't. What could it be? My first thought was flea bites, but I can't find a single flea in the house. Any ideas?
2007-11-12 12:22:04 · 10 answers · asked by LizaChristine 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
If your child is presenting symptoms such as fever/chills, headache, or loss of appetite, it is almost certainly chickenpox, as chickenpox sores usually appear suddenly and all at once.. However, if he doesn't seem to be sick, there are quite a few more possibilities. In that case, I would think it could be impetigo contagiosa if the bumps resembled tiny sores that were easily irritated by contact. However, if the bumps more closely resemble pustules or fluid filled blisters that are itchy, but not painful, its more likely to be bullous impetigo which is usually more prominent around the trunk. In contrast, however, the bumps you see also have the possibility of being a scabies infestation. A good indicator of this would be if his skin has taken on a pink or red tone throughout and the pustules are crusting.
2007-11-12 12:47:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm no expert, but it sounds like something that I am suffering with at the moment. They called mine "swimmer's itch". Has he swam in a pond or lake this summer? Swimmer's itch it a parasite that attaches to your skin and causes an allergic reaction. (I know, it sounds gross) Mine has tiny bumps -- mostly on my back, but on my stomach and arms too. It itches like crazy. I've been to a doctor twice and the last time I thought I was over it with getting a strong cream and a steroid shot. But just recently it came back. I am going to make a dermatologists appt. under doctor's orders. If you want more info on Swimmer's itch just use your search engine and start reading. Hope this helped.
2007-11-12 20:37:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like hes got a heart murmer
2007-11-12 20:25:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe this is the season for Chicken Pox.
Make sure he doesn't scratch them.
Call the Dr. asap.
2007-11-12 20:27:31 · answer #4 · answered by Mom of 2 great boys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that happens to me all the time and it goes away in a few days im gonna keep an eye on this
2007-11-12 20:26:53 · answer #5 · answered by DORKMUFFIN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has he gotten all his vaccinations (example: chicken pox)? I would suggest calling his pediatrician in the AM.
2007-11-12 20:26:31 · answer #6 · answered by nursekuba 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could it be chicken pox. i know they have a shot for that now.. but still
2007-11-12 20:26:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be bed bugs or scabies
2007-11-12 20:34:06 · answer #8 · answered by t_hogue921 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my nephew had though. At least if thats wat i think it is. It was because of the cold cuz we live in seattle lol. But yeah it might be that.
2007-11-12 20:26:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe chicken pox? chickenpox will itch
2007-11-12 20:26:31 · answer #10 · answered by hermitofnorthdome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋