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Small bumps spreading on body? doctor says its heat rash or allergies? it's been 6 days. very itchy. wrong diagnosis?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Check in again: TIme to let your doctor know that the problem is 1. not going away and 2. getting worse/spreading/bigger.

Answered 9/20/2015

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See dermatologist : Your best advice is to see a dermatologist to see what the rash is.

Answered 9/21/2015

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Allergies or hives: You need re-evaluation by your doctor or dermatologist. Hives (urticaria) is a form of allergic reaction with welts that come and go (increased on skin folds/creases, or after scratching). Many other causes of itchy rash - such as scabies (intense itching, starts in one place and spreads, small bumps + scratch marks, it spreads to others), drug reaction, food allergy, liver disease,... etc

Answered 9/21/2015

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