What does itchy, spreading small bumps on the body of a child mean?
Patient: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My son is 6 years old, earlier today he had some itchy small bumps on both of his forearms. I put some lotion on them and he did not say anything else. We finished our evening routine and he just woke up, covered in sweat with the small bumps now spread to his chest, upper arms, face and some on his legs. I tried to take his temperature but the reading twice only went up to 95. He is scratching and crying. Doctor: hi,Welcome to this forum.Can understand your concerns.this type of Rash can be due to insect bite, measles, are chicken pox.The Rash due to insect bite usually occurs on exposed parts of body like hands and legs, there is itching on the rash.In measles, the Rash appears all over the body and there is associated fever and itching.In measles, there are fluid filled rash which increase overtime and there is itching.You should attach a picture of the skin lesion for proper advice.I hope this will help you. Wishing your childhood health . take care.