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My five year old daughter has this rash. It has been 9 weeks since we fist noticed it, and it still is over the most part of her body. At fist we thought it was a allergic reation to a shot that she recieved, then when it got worse(2 weeks later) we went to the doctor (of course her doctor was on vacation) so we saw another doctor and he said that it was an reation to something that she got into outside. He put her on an anti itch-med (she wasnt itching) that kocked her out. This was her first week of Kindergarden(try to explain this rash to a teacher that you do not know very well). I talked to her teacher and she seemd to understand, then my child told me that her teacher called her over to her, while out side playing, and wanted another teacher to look at the rash. She said that the teachers thought it looked like chicken pox! GREAT, now every one thinks that Iam a horrible mom sending my baby to school sick!! When the rash got worse, I called her doctor again. Now, she was back in town(2 weeks later). We went to see her and she told us right off the bat that she belive that it was PR. It sounds like it is PR, I am just concerned because the rach is still there. She is starting to get very self consciene about it. I think that it looks better, but in some light ..not. Iam not sure what to do! The doctor said that if it wasnt better in a few weeks to let her see her again. So this week( 4 weeks later) we are going back to see her again. WHEN WILL THIS END???

I hate this for her!!!!!

Anyone have children with this?

The doctor says it want leave scars...is that true?? She has had it for a long time!

Thanks!

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  • Guest
    Guest

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    Hello - yes, my son is a year older and had PR recently diagnosed. His spots aren't itchy and covered by clothing, and doesn't bother him. The doctor who saw him said its part of a virus that some children with sensitive skin or with eczema (mine has mild) will present this rash. She never mentioned scarring - I would recommend moisturizing/baths with moisturing (oatmeal stuff) occassionally. That should minimize it.

    It is hard and terrible with what happened at school. Chin up, you're a good mum. Chicken pox marks can scar, maybe that's the worry, but as its not, I wouldn't worry. I will post back in a few weeks to report the clearing of his skin - for now, its only the first few weeks, so we're got a long way ahead.

    PS. I had a similar mark on my hand - not rash - and was told it'd go away eventually but could stay months (!) I'm happy to say it reacted well to extra moisturizing and is completely gone smile.

    Best wishes!

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Hi My son, he is 11 has just been diagnosed thats sad what the doctor thinks it is he has had it for 4 weeks now, is covered in spots, now all over his face and neck he has just started high school so is really upset about them, I know how you both feel because there is not much a mum can do about them i have had him at the doctors every week since they appeared have been given creams and a body wash, but they dont seem to be doing any good. i have visited lots of different sites in the hope of getting some cure but still nothing, hope your little ones get better soon.

    good luck

    susan

    x

  • lloydjennywren
    lloydjennywren

    Posted

    Hi my son aged 11 has had this rash PR since a week before starting secondary school( september) ive been reading the post here seems to explain a lot. I was moved by yr expereince my sons rash looks awful sometimes and i was worried about wat people were saying espacially the other kids at school in PE lessons i feel for him!! hope we see an end soon!!
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