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skin irritation on a 3yr old

My son Jack has been experiencing skin irritation for the last month or so. He started off out of the blue with red spots under the skin with very little "bump' to them. I thought for sure he was getting Chx Pox but that was not it, did some research in Mumps since it looked more like that. no go there. He still experiences itching around his neck, back and arms.. His eyes have dark circles under them as well. We have been to the doc and recieved steroid creams and liquid medicines to help with the itching.. He wakes up at night itching horribly sometimes. Still in great mood through out the day though. Symptoms seem to intensify at night time. No changes in food, detergents or routines that can be determined.. Going to get blood drawn this week.
The spots and red areas are more under the skin than above. They are if anything pin like marks with red blotches around them. They are even present on his cheeks. Says his ears have itched a little.
The only thing that was a catalyst was some medicine he took for "undiagnosed" RSV about 2 weeks before the irritation/reaction??? manifested. The RSV meds where liquid antibiotics and steroid inhalers.
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Hi,

It would be best to consult your pediatrician for a clinical examination in your son's case.

It would not be possible to make a comment without having a look at lesions and also medications in young children should be taken under a certified doctor's supervision.

You should review with the pediatrician and also rule out allergic reactions.

Let us know what his doctor advises and how she is doing.

Hope this helps.

Regards.
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Hi,

Have any of you had scabies recently? Did you have similar symptoms of itching in the night?

This may be a case of Scabies. This may be confirmed by an examination and tests by the doctor.

Before a diagnosis is reached, it would be best that all the clothes and linen used by the little one are washed thoroughly in hot water and dried out in the sun to make sure   that hygiene is maintained.

Let us know the answers to these and if you may have any other queries.

Best regards
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