Friday, September 21, 2007

DIAGNOSIS

THIS IS WHAT MY LIL MAN DANIEL WAS DIAGNOSED WITH: IT IS ACTUALLY CALLED  TARGET RASH.

I. Definition:

Erythema multiforme is an allergic reaction with many different causes. It can affect people of all ages and is often more severe in children and young adults. Erythema multiforme often starts as a red rash on the palms, soles, and back of the hands. It can spread to the trunk, face, and mouth in severe cases. Some people only have erythema multiforme in the mouth. As the skin lesions age they often look like small targets with purple to dusky centers surrounded by red rings. The condition can be associated with fever, muscle aches, and not feeling well.

II. Causes:

  • There are many causes of erythema multiforme. These include allergic reactions to viral, bacterial, and fungal infections; sensitivity to food or drugs; immunizations; or sometimes it occurs in association with other disorders.
  • The most common causes of erythema multiforme are Mycoplasma pneumonia, cold sores, herpes of the genitals, and as a reaction to medication (sulfa drugs).
  • Erythema multiforme is not contagious.
  • Some people have recurrent episodes of erythema multiforme, usually due to cold sores or herpes infection.

III. Treatment:

  • A mild cortisone applied directly to the irritated skin areas, colloidal baths, and wet compresses may be helpful to facilitate the clearing of the lesions.
  • The most important treatment is to stop any medication that might be causing your rash. Only stop medicines you have been taking if your doctor tells you to.
     

IV. Prognosis:

  • The development and clearing of the skin lesions occur in approximately one week, but the rash may continue to appear in certain areas of the body, for as long as two or three weeks.
  • Sometimes erythema multiforme makes people very sick and they have to be monitored in the hospital. If you develop mouth lesions call your doctor immediately.
AND THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE. THIS IS A PIC FROM THE SITE I FOUND, AND IT'S JUST LIKE THIS ALL OVER DANIEL. I THANK GOD IT ISN'T IN HIS MOUTH.
 
 
 
MY POOR LIL MAN. TO HAVE SOMETHING SUCH AS THIS THAT IS SO PAINFUL TO HIS LITTLE BODY JUST BREAKS MY HEART. PLEASE KEEP HIM IN YOUR PRAYERS.
 
LOVE TO YOU ALL...............CINDY

28 comments:

  1. Oh that just look painfully horrible. About how long will this take to clear up??? Man, that lil' guy is in my thoughts
    Love ya sis
    ang

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  2. Awwwwwww poor Daniel, praying he feels better soon, Love Lisa

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  3. I will be praying for that little boy standing in faith for his healing.

    Nelishia
    http://journals.aol.com/nelishianatl/PrayingandBelieving/

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  4. (((Poor baby))) that looks so miserable and for a 2yo even worse. My kids can't take sulfa drugs at all. They broke out in a rash after taking it, but nothing like this. I just stopped giving it to them right away. Is Daniel allergic to a lot of stuff? He has to wait a week for this to clear up Lord that will seem like a year. Praying that he gets relief soon and starts healing. Hugs to Daniel.
    Take care, Chrissie

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  5. Bless his heart..  

    At least now you know the doctor did diagnose Daniel correctly.  Thank God for the internet!  We can always look things up, and it helps when we do that, because we give ourselves that reasurance that we need!

    Hugs
    jackie
    http://journals.aol.com/siennastarr/Hopefloats/

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  6. how terrible for your little man.  I hope it heels soon.  Emma certainly didn't need all this right now.  I hope she is doing OK, and that Rebecca is feeling better also.
    Michelle

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  7. poor little dude.  I tried to comment in your previous entry but aol would not cooperate.
    thank goodness they know what it is.  now they just need to know for sure what triggered it.  or maybe it was chicken pox that triggered it.   that is a vrus and it is a herpes virus....
    take care and hugs to you all,

    tina

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  8. Oh Cindy! Poor little Daniel....He's in my prayers.
    Lisa

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  9. Prayers have been sent...poor little guy.....hope he feels better real soon!!!!!!  

    patty

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  10. OMG!!  It looks like it must hurt.  Poor little guy!
    Missie

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  11. poor little guy praying he heals quickly

    Deb

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  12. Hi Cindy
    I have read your journal for a long very time.
    I don't comment in the journals I read very often
    but I wonder if Daniel might have developed
    an allergic reaction from the oatmeal bath?
    You said he did not have rash earlier in the day before he had the bath and that is something that would have been all over his body.
    Even if he has had that type of bath many times before with no rash some allergies can build up over time.
    Just a thought.
    Karla~WA

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  13. Cindy I am so glad they now know what is wrong with Daniel ~ I must admit I have been worried about him ~ that Rash looks so painful poor little fellow ~ Now I hope it will start to get better and less painful as they treat him ~ keeping him in my thoughts and prayers ~ Ally x

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  14. Poor baby!!!  Sending prayers...

    be well,
    Dawn

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  15. HEY CINDY. CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW GRANDCHILD. SHE IS REALLY PRETTY. AS FOR LITTLE DAN. MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT POOR BABY MUST BE GOING THROUGH HELL. I WILL KEEP HIM IN MY PRAYERS. LOVE YOU GUYS

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  16. Oh, that poor little guy.  That rash looks horrible on that older person in the picture...I can't imagine it on that little guy!!  I hope he's being spoiled rotten and will feel better soon!

    ((hugs))
    Jeanne

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  17. Poor little darling! Still saying my prayer's.

    God Bless.
    Toodle's,
    Tia

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  18. That rash looks AWFUL! Poor Daniel. Will keep him in my prayers.
    Love to you all,
    Pam xoxox

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  19. awww poor little guy.. sending good thoughts
    hugs
    d

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  20. The hospital couldnt diagnosis this? Poor thing. I hope he's feeling better soon.
    hugs,
    Ellen

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  21. Bless his little heart...poor baby....DO you think he needs a second opinion???? Is he still in pain?
    God bless him.
    love ya,
    carlene

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  22. did the doctor diagnose him with this? I thought he said herpes? Is he still in pain? I hope he is doing better.
    Love,lisa

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  23. Oh my, this is terrible...my prayers go out to the little guy...hope he is doing better.  Many hugs and love to all,
    Joyce

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  24. I really pray and hope that Daniel starts feeling better so very soon-----it is terrible to have a lil one hurting so much.....
    take care
    -Ellie

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  25. Bless his heart!  That looks so painful.  Sorry....I'm behind in alerts.  Catching up here.  Daniel is my prayers as well as the rest of the family.  I know you all must be exhausted.  How is Rebeeca?  
    Many hugs to you,
    D
    http://journals.aol.com/heavenlybama/journey-to-success  

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  26. that's awful looking, that poor little guy. I'm so sorry he got so sick. Many prayers and hugs his way.

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  27. that just sounds and looks so awful keep looking in his mouth in all the crevices just incase
    i worry so much when children are sick
    ttyl
    em

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