What causes rash on hands, knees and elbows after fever?
Patient: My grandson, 20 months old ran a low grade fever with cough and congestion. Fever is gone but he has developed a rash on his hands, knees and elbows. This iis the second time this has happened. The first time the doctor said it was not hoof and mouth disease. It disappeared on it s own. What is this? Doctor: Hi welcome to HealthCareMagicRashes after fever and cough are mostly due to viral illness itself.Usually they appear after subsiding of fever and resolve in 3-5 days.Mostly create doubt of drug reaction , but are not.Usually child is active and playful.They are to be taken seriously is baby is dull , there is pain abdomen ,vomiting,cold exterimeties, bleeding from any part of body,baby is passing less urine.Hope I answered your questionrevert back if any other querythankd