Question 1

rash on feet, hands, neck, upper back and cheeks. cheeks are bright red. cant see any spots in mouth. not preceded by a sore throat or fever. rash isnt itchy. slight roasted. child is 2.5 years old. ?

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Doctor to examine: Rashes and spots are difficult to describe in words. Generalized spots that don't itch may be part of an infection (some viruses cause this). "Generalized" means on multiple parts of the body. Sometimes, spots have unknown causes. A pediatrician or family medicine doctor can evaluate to find a diagnosis and treatment. Bluish or purplish spot are blood spots and would need blood testing right away.

Question 2

child has these water filled spots ..what kind of bite are these?

Accepted Answer

Insects: Many types of insect bites can cause blister but in particular , mosquitioes.

Question 3

i'm wondering if the rust spots on the bottom of this old tub are harmful to either me or my child, i can't afford a new tub. ?

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No: The small amount of iron released into bath water is completely safe.  However, you should clean the rust spots and cover with appliance enamel to prevent the spots from rusting through and leaking.

Question 4

spots on childs stomach, what is it?

Accepted Answer

Umm, hard to say.: Heat rash. Viral rash. Allergy rash. Infectious rash. Insect bite. Eczema. Contact dermatitis. The best strategy is to determine the source of the rash then address that specifically. This should be an easy question to pose to your pediatrician, so set up an office visit. Without actually viewing the spots in person, any answer would be but a guess. Your child deserves better than a guess.

Question 5

can i use creme for surgery spots (against spots) for my child 5 years old,he has done hydrocele surgery?

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Unclear: It is unclear what you mean by "surgery spots", or what type of cream you want to use. Best thing is to call the surgeon and ask. Hope this helps!

Question 6

i have 2 black spots on my face. i have had these since i was a child however i don't know how i got them. what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Nevus possible: These are likely birth marks.If they change in appearance, please have them seen.
Sunscreen is always a good idea.

Question 7

my girl child is 19months old. we suddenly found red spots arise in her body which stays for 10 to 15 minutes and then disappear and repeats in 2 hour?

Accepted Answer

Hives: Those red spots could be hives, but a picture would have been helpful.

Question 8

hi! i have 2 tan-brown spots on my back and i want them gone. i just noticed them tonight and i am a child under the age of 18. mom dont know about it?

Accepted Answer

You are a minor!: Nobody will do anything to you without your mother's or father's legal consent. You are only 9 years old. Speak to at least one of them about your concerns.

Question 9

my child has white spots on her teeth, so what are they?

Accepted Answer

? tetracycline: Tetracycline antibiotics will do this if she has been treated with them.

Question 10

i've been having protein allergies since i was a child and someone recommended me to apply apple cider vinegar and mediven s to get rid of the black spots...should i?

Accepted Answer

: Avoidance of the allergen and immunotherapy may be reviewed with your allergist. Allergy testing by blood test is available.  The skin lesions may be examined by HTMG and your PCP. Avoid direct sunlight, wear a hat and sunscreen.

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Rash on feet, hands, neck, upper back and cheeks. cheeks are bright red. cant see any spots in mouth. not preceded by a sore throat or fever. rash isnt itchy. slight roasted. child is 2.5 years old. ?

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Child has these water filled spots ..what kind of bite are these?

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I'm wondering if the rust spots on the bottom of this old tub are harmful to either me or my child, i can't afford a new tub. ?

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Spots on childs stomach, what is it?

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Can i use creme for surgery spots (against spots) for my child 5 years old,he has done hydrocele surgery?

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I have 2 black spots on my face. i have had these since i was a child however i don't know how i got them. what does it mean?

A member asked:

My girl child is 19months old. we suddenly found red spots arise in her body which stays for 10 to 15 minutes and then disappear and repeats in 2 hour?

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Hi! i have 2 tan-brown spots on my back and i want them gone. i just noticed them tonight and i am a child under the age of 18. mom dont know about it?

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My child has white spots on her teeth, so what are they?

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I've been having protein allergies since i was a child and someone recommended me to apply apple cider vinegar and mediven s to get rid of the black spots...should i?

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