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3 yr old has scarlet fever with a rash rapid test positiv started amox today. his hands are slithtly swollen is that normal? fever goes down w tylenol (acetaminophen)

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Skin shedding: It normal for the hands to get slightly swollen with scarlet fever. You may find that after he gets well he may shed skin from his hands and feet. Don't be alarmed if that happens.

Answered 10/4/2016

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