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Rash?
This rash shown in photo attached has appeared on my daughter (aged almost 16). It is also in larger patches in other areas including under the breast Anyone have any idea what it looks like? It seems raised and she said it is painful to touch. Her arm on this side is also aching when she lifts it. See pic attached. Thanks.
No they never offered any anti-viral med. Dr did say it was a lot more widespread than *normal* :-/
I'm glad you were able to get a definitive diagnosis for your daughter. I know the diagnosis doesn't make her feel any better, but at least now knowing what it is, she can be treated.
Did they give her an anti-viral med to go along with the pain meds? If not, and if she doesn't "heal" in a week like the doctor said, you may want to ask for one - it can not only reduce the duration of the shingles outbreak (my friend who has it was told it could last 1-6 weeks), but also reduce the possibility and severity of any complications (long term nerve pain can sometimes be a side effect of shingles).
I agree with no creams - my friend was told the same thing - my guess is that it doesn't allow the rash to crust over but rather keeps it moist and therefore, more likely to spread. Did you happen to ask the doctor if she could use the oatmeal bath stuff like they use for kids with chicken pox? If she can, it may also help to reduce the pain and itch.
I hope she starts to feel better real soon!
Did they give her an anti-viral med to go along with the pain meds? If not, and if she doesn't "heal" in a week like the doctor said, you may want to ask for one - it can not only reduce the duration of the shingles outbreak (my friend who has it was told it could last 1-6 weeks), but also reduce the possibility and severity of any complications (long term nerve pain can sometimes be a side effect of shingles).
I agree with no creams - my friend was told the same thing - my guess is that it doesn't allow the rash to crust over but rather keeps it moist and therefore, more likely to spread. Did you happen to ask the doctor if she could use the oatmeal bath stuff like they use for kids with chicken pox? If she can, it may also help to reduce the pain and itch.
I hope she starts to feel better real soon!
Dr has confirmed it's herpes zoster (shingles). Apparently as she's young it's "not dangerous" and should start to scab in a week or so. She's been told to not put cream on it and just to take painkillers and they are not willing to do much else for her atm!
It does look like a shingles rash my husband had. Definitely take her in as it can get very painful. Many years ago before there were treatments available, my grandfather couldn't work for a year because of a bad case of shingles.
Another great reason to give kids a Chicken Pox vaccine!
Another great reason to give kids a Chicken Pox vaccine!
It could be Eczema! does your daughter have allergies or Asthma?
If she does then it could be Eczema. I suggest seeing a Dermatologist and
having it checked no need for her to be uncomfortable!
If she does then it could be Eczema. I suggest seeing a Dermatologist and
having it checked no need for her to be uncomfortable!
Has your daughter ever had chicken pox? If so, this could possibly be shingles. While shingles typically affects older adults (the older you are, the higher chance of getting shingles gets), ANYONE who has had chicken pox, no matter how mild a case, can get shingles (shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox and once you've had chicken pox, teh virus remains in your body forever).
The likelihood of shingles is also higher if the rash is pretty much only on one side of her body rather than all over the body. it can be in multiple areas on that one side (such as you've described).
My suggestion would be to take her to the doctor (or emergency care) and have her checked out. If it is shingles, they will probably prescribe and anti-viral medication and perhaps some pain medication, as they can be quite painful. If it is shingles, the sooner she gets treatment, the faster she'll recover and the less likelihood of complication there will be.
Of course, I'm no medical personnel, so please do not take my opinion here as set in stone - I'm only relaying what I think it could possibly be (a good friend of mine was just diagnosed wtih shingles this week and her rash looks very similar to your daughter's).
Best of luck. I hope she feels better soon!
The likelihood of shingles is also higher if the rash is pretty much only on one side of her body rather than all over the body. it can be in multiple areas on that one side (such as you've described).
My suggestion would be to take her to the doctor (or emergency care) and have her checked out. If it is shingles, they will probably prescribe and anti-viral medication and perhaps some pain medication, as they can be quite painful. If it is shingles, the sooner she gets treatment, the faster she'll recover and the less likelihood of complication there will be.
Of course, I'm no medical personnel, so please do not take my opinion here as set in stone - I'm only relaying what I think it could possibly be (a good friend of mine was just diagnosed wtih shingles this week and her rash looks very similar to your daughter's).
Best of luck. I hope she feels better soon!
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