Help! What is this rash?

pkp2 · June 2014

I discovered this on P's chest this morning when I took off his pajamas. It's only on his chest but I have no idea what it is. He's had a low fever the past few days but it's gone now. I was attributing it to his teeth. We're supposed to be leaving for my IL but my 4mo niece is there and I don't want her to catch anything. Thoughts?? Tia!

ASmallWonder · June 2014

Rashes are common after fevers - they can be part of the virus. I'd keep an eye on it but wouldn't worry.

Cricket81 · June 2014

I agree with PPs, but it also looks like it could be heat rash?

pkp2 · June 2014

Okay, thanks! I was able to get him a Dr. Appt in a few hours. I just hope it's nothing and we can still go!!

kelly422 · June 2014

Nothing to worry about.

pkp2 · June 2014

Thanks guys! The pedi said it was most likely from the shots. (He got them on the 20th) But, he couldn't be 100% sure, so we are waiting until tomorrow and if they're fading, we're good to go and my niece won't be exposed to anything. :-)

MorganWP · June 2014

Oh. This looks exactly like what DD had, same with the fever. The doctor said it was Roseola. Its a fever for a few days and then a day or so later the rash shows up and then a couple days after that, it goes away too