Suggest treatment for itchy rash with low grade fever
Patient: My 5 yr old daughter started with a rash on her face which in a day spread to her entire body head to finger tips. Within 24 hrs she had common cold symptoms. On the third day took her to her Pediatrician who tested her for strep stating it could be scarlet fever or allergic reaction to soap or lotion. She began feeling itchy so I took her to the hospital where they said it was a prickly heat rash. Suggested I give her benadryl and keep her cool. The rash looks almost like goose bumps that don t go away. Day 5 she has a low grade fever of 100. Please help Doctor: Hi,Welcome to Hcm,I understand your concern but unfortunately without having a look at the rash, just by description a clear cut diagnosis cannot be arrived at. However, description makes me think of possibility of scarlet fever especially with fever coming up. I would suggest you get another consult with a pediatrician and sought treatment. If it looks like scarlet fever then child needs to be started on antibiotic . hope child recovers soon. Take care.