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Is my 3yr skin rashes coming form daycare? she gets a rash around her mouth with little splits in the corners first, then eventually all over her body, her mouth and bottom seem affected the most. she used my chap stick once and i got a split in the corne

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This : This may be a condition called hand, foot, mouth disease, which is a mild, contagious viral infection common in young children. It presents with sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. Other areas of the body can be affected as well, including the buttocks which you mentioned. There is no specific treatment for this condition, as it usually resolves in 1-2 weeks. Your child's pediatrician will be able to tell you if this is what your child is dealing with, or if there is another cause. In the meantime make sure your child's day care practice good hygiene and isolates sick children. Take care.

Answered 10/3/2016

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