Suggest treatment for rashes and strep of child
Patient: My 4 year old has a rash, it started on Thursday on his forearms, pediatrician said it looked like contact dermatitis, he also was diagnosed with strep, but the rash doesn't look like a strep rash. On amoxicillin for strep, on Friday, rash grew hot to touch and became very red and itchy, so I started benedryl.  Today he looks like he has a sunburn, only places unaffected are groin and ankles and feet.  Fever still come back, rash still warm to touch, seems the brightest on his cheeks.  Oh, he's non-verbal autistic as well so he can't describe any other symptoms to me.  There have been no changes to soap, detergent, environment, or foods in the last 3  weeks, and he is a fair skinned red head as well. Doctor: Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to scarlet fever.Scarlet fever  is an illness that can happen in kids who also have strep throat or strep skin infections. The strep bacteria make a toxin that causes a bright red, bumpy rash.I suggest to keep the area dry and clean, using unscented, gentle soap and warm water. Applying calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream may help reduce and soothe the rash. Gargling with warm salt water can soothe a sore throat.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician