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Are red dots all over the body a viral rash symptom?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have a 2-year-old daughter. She is breaking out with red dots all over her body. They do not look like measles or chicken pox. She weighs 30 pounds and has no other symptoms. I have tried giving her a child's allergy medication because I thought she might have developed an allergy to dog hair.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Babu Lal Meena

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Babu Lal Meena is a Pediatric Hepatologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of liver-related conditions in children. He provides comprehensive care for a range of hepatological disorders, focusing on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and long-term management. With a patient-centered approach, he emphasizes compassionate care, preventive strategies, and improving overall health outcomes for his young patients.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I need more information to provide a quality answer.

  1. What is the onset of the symptoms, and how long have they lasted?
  2. Is there any itching, and are there symptoms such as fever or weight loss?
  3. Is there a history of jaundice, or any relevant family history?
  4. Where are the red spots located? Are they concentrated in a specific area? This can indicate the underlying cause.
  5. What is the size of the spots? The size can vary based on the etiology.
  6. It would be helpful to have a photo of the spots for a proper diagnosis. Is there any bleeding from the affected site?

Please arrange to complete a complete blood count (CBC) test at a reputable laboratory, including a peripheral blood smear to assess the platelet count, size, and clumping. Additionally, a coagulogram should be done from a blood sample.

Do not administer any medication at this time. Once you have the above information and test results, please consult with a child health specialist. The symptoms could indicate conditions such as ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura), other hematological disorders, allergies, infections, HSP (Henoch-Schonlein purpura), or other disorders that can present in a similar manner. We need to investigate these further.

Please follow up with the results.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 13, 2014
Reviewed At June 15, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Babu Lal Meena is a Pediatric Hepatologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of liver-related conditions in children. He provides comprehensive care for a range of hepatological disorders, focusing on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and long-term management. With a patient-centered approach, he emphasizes compassionate care, preventive strategies, and improving overall health outcomes for his young patients.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Babu Lal Meena is a Pediatric Hepatologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of liver-related conditions in children. He provides comprehensive care for a range of hepatological disorders, focusing on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and long-term management. With a patient-centered approach, he emphasizes compassionate care, preventive strategies, and improving overall health outcomes for his young patients.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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