Rash? No clue what it could be!

DS has a rash at the moment. He woke up with it yesterday, and it's still here today. He has a few red dots on his cheeks, and then lots of smaller dots all over his chest and back. It sometimes look worse, sometimes look better - but so far doesn't seem to be disappearing. I have noticed that it is on his bottom and top of his legs - but doesn't seem to be on his lower arms or legs, or hands or feet.

DS isn't unwell at all, apart from a slight runny nose that he's had for a week or so anyway. No fever, doesn't seem tired or out of sorts apart from usual toddler dramas. The rash isn't bothering him, so it mustn't be hot or itchy. To touch the rash feels very slightly raised.

When DH and I first saw it we thought it may have just been a heat rash, but we're in Tassie, it's not that hot, and DS doesn't feel hot.
I can't think of anything new he's eaten or come into contact with either.

The only other thing I can think to add is that he does seem to be teething at the moment with his 2 yo molars - he has a hand shoved in his gob a fair bit with dribble running down his chin and arm (ew!). Can a rash like this be caused by teething?

We've taken some photos, but of course they don't show the rash very well.

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If anyone has any ideas, I'd really appreciate it, as DH and I just can't work it out.

My first thought is Viral....

Other than that I'm not sure :dunno:

Glad he seems ok though !
xo

Roseola.
Most likely viral and past the contagious stage stage. The spots are just the end result.
So long as the spots disapear for a couple of seconds when you press on them, and bubs temp is fine, dont worry.
GL

The spots seem to disappear. And he hasn't had a temperature or been unwell at all recently (apart from sniffles). DS is fine, it just doesn't look very nice - especially the ones on his face.

Lachlan had a rash similar although a bit darker three times. The first one was from the chicken pox vacc, the 2nd one we couldn't work out what in the hell it was and wondered if it was from head lice treatment. The 3rd time... yep he had headlice treatment again the week prior although a different brand.

So have you changed shampoos/soaps/washing powder ?

I haven't changed anything... the only thing different I've done recently has been adding bi-carb and/or vinegar to some of my washing cycles. I also cleaned out the bathtub the other day with vinegar and bi-carb.

My three nephews have all had exactly the same symptoms and were diagnosed with parvovirus last week.

Parvovirus is slap cheek and theres a blood test for it. If it lasts more than a day id get it checked particularly if your likely to be around any pregnant people

I've been googling your suggestions, and so far nothing fits exactly - but that doesn't mean it couldn't be that. If the rash is still there in the morning, I'll take DS to the doctors, especially if it is slap cheek, since I'm pregnant.

The rash is now gone from his body, but still very much on his cheeks, probably getting worse there, not better - there's lots of big red blotchy spots. He's still not sick, still his usual self. Have booked an appointment with the doctor for midday (right on nap time, should be fun :rolleyes: ). I'm sure it's something we'll just have to wait out - my main concern is if it is something that could affect belly baby.