Anyone Heard of a Viral Rash

My son also gets a rash on his back and chest when he is coming down with a cold. He's been this way since he was an infant and he's now 3. My husband is a RN and he says the rash is just the way his virus presents, which is common in children. He does not always have a fever when he gets the rash. The last time we used corn starch to relieve the itching because the creams keep the rash wet and it's irritating to his skin. His rash never lasts more than 3 days.

It may not be something he ate, it may be something he came into contact. Instead of giving him Benadryl to swallow, you may try Benadryl in a cream for and rub it directly on the rash. This may help it heal faster. My girls don't seem to get as drowsy with the cream either. My Dr. says not to give them both at the same time, because they can overdose. Also if you put in on the skin right after a shower or bath, the pores are more open. Good Luck, and I think you are doing fine.

My son had these several times. Basically every fever, even mild ones, he broke out in a rash. He did out grow this about 3 years old.

It sounds like it could have been Roseola - just a viral skin rash. Usually the child will have a high fever, and then a rash will follow immediately after and last for a few days. A mild illness can cause the Roseola rash to return, but you should rule out allergies first just to be safe.

My son gets something similar. His are red spots mostly on his face around nose and eyes but was told it was possible to get them on his body also. He gets these just before he gets sick and stays for a couple of days after he is better.

After a fever, I would agree that it was a viral issue. Without the fever, you are probaly dealing with an allergy. It could be environmental or it might be food related. Food allergies can cause excema. You might consider keeping a food log, then if he has a similar reaction you can pinpoint what caused it. On the environmental side, have you switched detergents or cleaning products? Is there a new animal that he is coming in contact with?

Hope this helps
P.

This happens to my daughter when I use certain sunscreens on her. Believe it or not, it happens most with the sunscreens specially designed for kids. Just a thought if you used sunscreen on him lately.

Morning, I believe what you are talkin about is the Roseola Virus. My son had it back last December when he was about 6 months the same weekend of Christmas.It freaked me out, he had a high fever for 2 days, then the fever broke, he began to turn red first on his face by day 3 he was red from his hair line to the cuticle on his toe nails.! he will be fine, no treatment for it, i would take him to the doctor to be safe, I gave my son tylenol and motrin to break the fever. Check with you doc. Here is something from about.com - http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/commoninfections/a/roseola...

Take care-
Jess