Child Has Red Spots On Legs

These blotches are more visible and prominent after showering.

Child has red spots on legs. Red bumps can be caused by allergies insect bites and certain skin conditions. Spots on legs can range from small red bumps as a result of insect bites to a big one like in erythema nodosum. Other causes of red blotches on the lower legs can arise from an allergic reaction to certain foods or contact with poisonous plants.

And as its very infectious you should keep your child at home until all the spots have crusted over says Dr Philippa. A type of human herpes virus. Occasionally red bumps on your legs are the sign of a more serious condition.

Candidiasis is a common yeast infection in babies up to 15 months old. The typical red spots that appear on the feet ankles and lower legs may sometimes spread up to the thighs and even to the trunk. Most rashes are part of a viral illness.

Small spots large spots or solid red skin. On the trunk spreading to the face neck and limbs. Birthmarks are colored spots on our skin that are present at birth or appear shortly after it.

The spots may look red pink the same colour or darker than surrounding skin depending on your childs skin tone. Some children have a few spots while others have them all over their body. Red spots on the legs may appear as consequence of bursting of tiny blood vessels under the skin surface leading to a skin condition known as petechiae.

A rash that can develop when your little one has strep throat. More common in the summer. The spots quickly form blisters and then scabs.