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hi,
thank you for taking my question. i have a 3 year old son, and i found 3 welts in a row on his knee and one above his ankle. they are red with what appears to be white heads. he is not complaining that they hurt or itch, and i am guessing they are some kind of insect bite.
they do not appear to be inflamed, nor are they hot to the touch. i know you can not diagnose without actually seeing them, but i just wanted to know if you thought it was necessary to seek medical attention. as i said, he is not bothered by them at all.
any expert suggestions by you as to what i could do would be greatly appreciated. thank you again.
Dear Jen,
You are so right about the limits of an online consultation. Could you send me a photo of the rash to my offsite email id? (Check out my profile). Try and get close up pictures and take them in good light and from at least 2-3 different angles.
- drtaher
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Dr. Taher Kagalwala
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I come from India, practising since 23 years. Specially interested in infections, asthma, neonatology and parenting. I have authored a book on Parenting.It is called "Child Care: From Birth to Eighteen". It is available all over India. Feel free to contact me on drtaher@gmail.com. I have my professional site at Blogspot. Here, you can read good advice and also seek a professional online consultation for a small fee. Do check out http://drtaherforkids.blogspot.com.
Experience
Qualified Pediatrician practising since 23 years.
Visiting major hospitals such as Saifee Hospital and Masina Hospital in Mumbai, India.
Organizations
Indian Academy of Pediatrics, life member.
Mumbai Branch of the I.A.P., life member.
Genetics Chapter of the I.A.P.
Publications
Indian Pediatrics, Indian Journal of Pediatrics, Toxicology Abstracts.
Education/Credentials
M.D., D.C.H.
Awards and Honors
Gold Medallist in D.C.H., April, 1985
Highest aggregate marks in University of Mumbai, for M.D. ( Pediatrics ), October 1986.
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