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My daughter was put in amoxicillin for 10 days for an ear infectio, she started getting skin rashes kind of like hives that would appear and go away after 10 minutes. they are now appearing more frequently, she doesn't really complain about them but her l
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Hives: illness or allergic reactions can both cause rashes in children. Since she is on amoxicillin, it very likely is an allergic reaction to the medication. I would stop the medication and give her benedryl. You should contact your daughter's pediatrician to see if they want to change medications or want to see her first.
Answered 7/7/2015
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