What causes spreading rashes?
Patient: My daughter is 4 years old she started out with rash on her legs then it went to her arms then to her belly now it s on her groin area and now tonight it s on her privates. It all started out as tiny raised bumps on her her no color to them then she would wake up the next morning with scratch marks all over her cause of the intense itching. I had taken her to the doctor they said it could be poison ivy or something so they gave me benidril and cortisone cream; been using that for about a week and it still the same. She has had the rash since about the 1st of the month. What could it be? Also noticed she is bruising easier than normal. Doctor: Hi...by what you quote it seems to be an allergy of the skin commonly called urticaria. Sometimes it can as long as 14 days to settle and sometimes within this time period it can completely subside and come again as a second crop. Benadryl and cortisone cream are good for this condition. If it is persisting even after 2 week or she is developing blood in urine or motion and intense pain abdomen - seek immediate medical attention. Otherwise you can wait.Hope my answer was helpful for you.  I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,