Hives/Rash

[Anonymous]

My 8yo dd has developed a rash over the last two days - it started yesterday on her legs, mostly just felt itchy so we put lotion on. This morning she had red blotches and sort of blistery-looking splotches all over her legs. I put Benadryl cream on them but as the day went on she got them on her arms, shoulders and a bit on her back. Her legs look better now. I put on more
Benadryl cream and eczema lotion after an oatmeal bath.

About 15 months ago she had a similar rash that spread more quickly (like we could watch it “growing”) and she also had a fever and stomach pain/vomiting. Her fever got extremely high and we ended up taking her to the er. The “diagnosed” it as a viral rash after doing blood work to rule our Lyme and she got better after a couple of days.

This time she has no symptoms, no fever - just a rash. She hasn’t been sick, tested negative for covid on Christmas Eve and hasn’t been anywhere. The only “unusual” thing is she wore her wool long underwear for most of yesterday even after skiing when I suggested she change.

Any thoughts as to what is going on? Similar rashes/hives experience?

[Anonymous]

It could be some sort of contact hives from the long underwear. Sometimes kids just get unexplained hives. I would probably check in with your doctor but you may also want to consider trying children’s zyrtec (can be taken with benadryl).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It could be some sort of contact hives from the long underwear. Sometimes kids just get unexplained hives. I would probably check in with your doctor but you may also want to consider trying children’s zyrtec (can be taken with benadryl).

Thanks - that’s what I’m wondering about the long underwear, though I know she’s worn it for years. Unexplained hives all over her body are normal? Thanks for the Zyrtec tip, I’ll give her some in the am if it’s still bad.

[Anonymous]

Wool allergy? She could have developed it even if she didn't have it before. My college roommate developed one suddenly after wearing a wool scarf and got hives all over her neck and anywhere the scarf had touched.

[Anonymous]

I am allergic to wool. Thats what this sounds like.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am allergic to wool. Thats what this sounds like.

Thanks. I’ll have her wear the synthetic long underwear next time and hope it clears up. I didn’t know if one could develop an allergy suddenly, and Dd does have a history of weird rashes and hives.

[Anonymous]

This is the perfect situation for a telemedicine visit with your pediatrician.

Who will likely suggest giving your child oral Benadryl or children's Zyrtec.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is the perfect situation for a telemedicine visit with your pediatrician.

Who will likely suggest giving your child oral Benadryl or children's Zyrtec.

Doesn’t seem like a doctor visit is necessary. She can give Benadryl and Zyrtec without a doctor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is the perfect situation for a telemedicine visit with your pediatrician.

Who will likely suggest giving your child oral Benadryl or children's Zyrtec.

Doesn’t seem like a doctor visit is necessary. She can give Benadryl and Zyrtec without a doctor.

If her DD has a history of this it would probably be good if her ped had that history, even if the advice is just to keep an eye on it, track possible allergens over the previous 24-36 hours, and give zyrtec and benadryl.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is the perfect situation for a telemedicine visit with your pediatrician.

Who will likely suggest giving your child oral Benadryl or children's Zyrtec.

Doesn’t seem like a doctor visit is necessary. She can give Benadryl and Zyrtec without a doctor.

If her DD has a history of this it would probably be good if her ped had that history, even if the advice is just to keep an eye on it, track possible allergens over the previous 24-36 hours, and give zyrtec and benadryl.

Op - the Benadryl, Benadryl & eczema creams and oatmeal bath cleared it up and it’s almost gone. I will let the ped know at our next visit but doesn’t seem worthy of a visit right now. If it comes back, yes. The last time we were told the rash was viral, and she had other symptoms including fever. Our ped charges $200 for tele visits...

[Anonymous]

Could also be covid (so viral) again. Rashes/hives are a covid symptom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Could also be covid (so viral) again. Rashes/hives are a covid symptom.

We had tests last Thursday and she’s been quarantined since break started (so over a week earlier). Covid negative. No other symptoms and the rash is gone with antihistamines. I don’t think it’s covid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is the perfect situation for a telemedicine visit with your pediatrician.

Who will likely suggest giving your child oral Benadryl or children's Zyrtec.

Doesn’t seem like a doctor visit is necessary. She can give Benadryl and Zyrtec without a doctor.

If her DD has a history of this it would probably be good if her ped had that history, even if the advice is just to keep an eye on it, track possible allergens over the previous 24-36 hours, and give zyrtec and benadryl.

Op - the Benadryl, Benadryl & eczema creams and oatmeal bath cleared it up and it’s almost gone. I will let the ped know at our next visit but doesn’t seem worthy of a visit right now. If it comes back, yes. The last time we were told the rash was viral, and she had other symptoms including fever. Our ped charges $200 for tele visits...

Do you not have health insurance? Most health insurance companies are covering telemedicine visits even if you have a large deductible. I have yet to be charged for any.