What causes visible veins on skin in an infant when suffering from fever?
Patient: I noticed my 10 month old s skin (weight is 18 lbs) has a splotchy veiny appearance. She seems to have a slight fever as well. We were at the physician s office today because she woke up with a croupy cough and she had a fever of 100.4 in the morning. The physician diagnosed an upper respiratory infection. Her skin didn t have this appearance until just now. Doctor: Hi,I understand your concern. By what you say I feel that you are a child is having cutis marmoratus. This is the skin condition where because of difference between the body temperature and the ambient temperature there will be blotched appearance of the skin with prominent veins. This is a self limiting condition and you need not worry about it. But if the child is extremely lethargic, please take her to the nearest Emergency room.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sumanth