My name is jackie and my 12 year old sister and her friend have rashes on there side, back, and face. It started as just 3 spots which looked like bug bites. But when she woke up the next day, it spread. The day before that, her and her friend were swimming in their family pool. But my mother thought it was mosquito bites. also she has a fever and she said it does not itch but it s very painful. Please help
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your sister have symptoms of fever and skin rashes which is due to viral infection mainly due to herpes, and it is due to poor immunity of body. Need not worry. You should avoid intake of outside food. I would suggest you to apply calamine lotion on these rashes. You should take antiviral medication such as Acyclovir. Take plenty of fluids and avoid intake of any outside food. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after examination. In some cases it will develop bacterial infection as well, so you should apply mupirocin gel on these sores and take antibacterial medication. You can go for application of retinoid cream over the affected area with proper medical supervision. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,