Any MD's? Question about my daughter?!
Question: She is a toddler and she had a fever for 2 days and has a bad rash around her diaper area, and the rash is also around her eyes, her neck, and belly and back. I've been putting clotrimazole on her and giving her tylenol. I talked to our nurse and she said a yeast infection what do you think?
Answers: She is a toddler and she had a fever for 2 days and has a bad rash around her diaper area, and the rash is also around her eyes, her neck, and belly and back. I've been putting clotrimazole on her and giving her tylenol. I talked to our nurse and she said a yeast infection what do you think?
Definitely not a yeast infection... it would affect only the diaper area, besides, the fever is worrisome. It could be a bacterial infection, caused by S. aureus of S. pneumoniae, but you need to take it to the doctor, someone should take a look at that rash. Never underestimate a rash. Take her to the ER, i don't think it will be something serious, but you are never too careful with your sons health. Good luck.
this could be viral rash, not to worry if the fever is settled otherwise consult a doctor.
I'm afraid your toddler has some form of infection or roseola.
infections: rashes are commonly associated with many different types of viral infections, including roseola (causes high fever for 3-5 days and then once the fever goes away, small red bumps appear on the trunk that spread all over the body), fifth disease (causes red cheeks and then a fine lace-like red or pink rash on the arms), and chickenpox (causes small red bumps that turn into vesicles that crust over). See the Guide to Common Infections for more information on infections that can cause skin rashes
Roseola
Roseola is caused by the human herpes virus 6, and occurs most commonly in children aged six months to two years. Children usually develop symptoms of a high fever, runny nose and irritability five to ten days after being exposed to the virus. The fever typically lasts from three to five days and your child will then develop a raised pink rash on his face and upper body that lasts for one to two days. It is the appearance of the rash once the fever goes way that makes roseola so distinctive.
There is no treatment for roseola, and by the time that you know that your child has been infected with this virus, they are already getting better.
Fifth disease, or erythema infectiousum is a common childhood illness caused by the human parvovirus B19. It is also called 'slapped cheeks' disease, because of the distinctive rash that accompanies this illness. Symptoms are usually mild, and if present, can include a runny nose, sore throat, headache and a low grade fever. About 7-10 days later, your child may develop a very red rash on both of his cheeks, with a pale area around his mouth, giving the appearance that his cheeks have been slapped. These red patches may be warm to the touch, but will be nontender.