Any idea what this rash is?

[deb1511]

My wee one used to get this alot and it was viral apparently bodies way of showing there something wrong (virally). Though when I was 18 had similar it started like that itched like mad the only think that stopped the itch was heat I stood in shower and next to fire for hours. Turned bruised looking after few days to I was mortified never got a real reason
Allergy if sine kind i was told xxxxfrom gp though

 

[GlamourEyes11]

I did have something similar, GP could make his mind up if it was the start of chicken pox or not, so I had to stay off work for a week!!! Still hadn't gone, so went back and was told it was either viral or an allergic reaction, but more likely viral due to the length I time I'd had it and I has just got over a cold!
Very random, but very annoying and never truly got a proper diagnosis but I would take him to a walk in centre if you have one near, worth getting a third opinion, it's not a nice thing to have to put up with.
XxX

 

[deb1511]

I did have something similar, GP could make his mind up if it was the start of chicken pox or not, so I had to stay off work for a week!!! Still hadn't gone, so went back and was told it was either viral or an allergic reaction, but more likely viral due to the length I time I'd had it and I has just got over a cold!
Very random, but very annoying and never truly got a proper diagnosis but I would take him to a walk in centre if you have one near, worth getting a third opinion, it's not a nice thing to have to put up with.
XxX

very annoying not getting proper diagnosis totally agreexxx

 

[JulesC]

My son has had a nasty rash recently which was diagnosed as pitotrias rosea and is viral. He has had it about 6 weeks. its prob not the same, but there are so many viral rashes maybe you should see a dermatologist? x

 

[Envy]

, but there are so many viral rashes maybe you should see a dermatologist? x

Words of wisdom here

He has been on antihistamines - so not allergy.

No doubt they would have tried steroid cream for psoriasis or excma so ...

That narrows it down and leaves pathogenic - best off to a specialist ...

 

[taggyboy]

I can't really see too much from the photos but here is a link about Lichen Planus. It looks very similar and I do know it is extremely itchy. Some of the lessions may have silver or white tops to them.

http://www.dermis.net/bilder/CD192/550px/img0095.jpg

Hope this helps. I'm not saying it is Lichen but looks similar. There are many forms of rashes that go with the condition so they can and do change.