Please Look!!!! DD's Rash

**Muffy** · October 27th, 2009, 09:40 PM

I have just uploaded a couple of photos to my facebook of Bellas rash that i found just before....

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Please let me know what you think

29 OCT - bella woke up this morning and her back felt damp, i undressed her and her 'rash' is weeping... what do i do now?? i have to leave the house in 15 mins so fast responses would be appreciated

NEW PIC http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...3&id=662240565

**~clover~** · October 27th, 2009, 09:50 PM

Ouch. looks painful. Looks like something's been biting her to me.
Have you got any stingoes or stop itch? Might keep her happy enough to see how she is in the morning.

**lauren22** · October 27th, 2009, 09:50 PM

It deffinatly looks like shingles to me. Both me and DF and my goddaughter have had them
I hope the poor little darling is ok!

**Floweryfields** · October 27th, 2009, 09:51 PM

I've had a look, not really sure - to me it looks a bit clustery - like as if there's been something in her clothes in that spot - a burr, or an insect. Doesn't really look like chicken pox, possibly heat rash?

Sorry that's not been very helpful.

Edit: draw a circle around the area with a pen, that way you will easily be able to tell if it gets any larger.

**Eenee** · October 27th, 2009, 09:54 PM

it's hard to tell from the photo, but it does look like a shingles or chickenpox rash. could be even impetigo. Is she unwell? or have a fever?

**Muffy** · October 27th, 2009, 10:01 PM

She hasnt been unwell.... Well come to think of it she has been a bit sooky today but i just thought that was teething?
she kept arching her back today and i had no idea why.. maybe thats why?

**Alan** · October 27th, 2009, 10:04 PM

It looks like a bite to me however it's never easy to tell from a photo. If the rash spreads by tomorrow it may be worth a visit to the doctor

**Muffy** · October 27th, 2009, 10:07 PM

Thanks Alan, i have an app at the doctor for other reasons tomorrow but will definatly be showing him.

smiles4u · October 27th, 2009, 10:10 PM

Hi ya RR ... i'd take her to the Doc's regardless of whether it looks like it's going or not, i wanna know what it is as peace of mind & also incase it comes back again which it could (??) ... Hey, let US all know what the outcome is at the GP !! ... Hope beautiful Bella gets better very, very soon matie

xox

***Beema*** · October 27th, 2009, 10:24 PM

Edit: draw a circle around the area with a pen, that way you will easily be able to tell if it gets any larger.

That is what the WCH said to another mum when they bought her daughter in for a rash. I hope you get some answers it looks ouchie, but looks a bit like a cluster of bites, like ants or something like that.

Poor bubba, I hope it does keep her awake tonight!

**Visitor6** · October 27th, 2009, 10:43 PM

If it were chicken pox I'd expect a wider spread.

More like a reactionary rash. Certainly looks angry.

(Adults get Shingles-kids get chicken pox. Same bug, different appearance.)

Off to the doc.

**Tinks** · October 28th, 2009, 06:09 AM

It looks like Chicken Pox to me. My nephew had them last week and he had a patch like that as well but on his bum. But I am no dr. I hope she's alright!

**Mum2SweetCs** · October 28th, 2009, 06:19 AM

I have no advice but it does look painful. Huge

to you and your DD. Hopefully it has dissappeared by now.

**Jahzara** · October 29th, 2009, 07:58 AM

Hi RR,

Is it something like a spider bite ?
They apparently dont hurt when being bitten - do they seem itchy ?

My son has been bitten by a spider a couple of times and they ended up weeping - like a blister...

Just a thought

xoxo

ETA - now i have looked at the photos again - my DS's spider bites were a big swollen hot red area - like one big swelling - not smaller spots. So i am not sure - just trying to give you some ideas. I would try another GP if you can - rashes are awful things. Good luck !!

**Junglemum** · October 29th, 2009, 07:59 AM

Another thought- regardless of what it is, if it is so painful she wont lie on her back then they should be able to recommend something to help. The poor little thing.

**~clover~** · October 29th, 2009, 08:06 AM

Poor baby. I hope you get a straight answer today!
Maybe take her to the ED if you can't find a gp on short notice

**Eenee** · October 29th, 2009, 09:50 AM

i'm still thinking shingles, as they can still have a few away from the main cluster. and follow dermatones, and to be honest every person is different. If it is shingles it is very painful! I think take her to ED especially since GP was no help! if it is shingles make sure no one comes into contact with fluid from the blisters as they can catch chickenpox from them. Poor little bubba! I hope she is feeling better soon! and they work out what it is.

***Beema*** · October 29th, 2009, 10:36 AM

If she can't lie on her back and it is weeping I would be taking her back to another Dr or to the ER, as she obviously in discomfort and/or pain. It sounds more like a bite to me.