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Pediatric Drug Rashes

Key Points About Drug Rashes in Children

  • Drug rashes are the body's reaction to a certain medicine. Rashes can range from mild to severe.
  • The type of rash that happens depends on the type of medicine that is causing it.
  • Contact your child's healthcare provider right away if your child develops a rash while taking a medicine. Allergic reactions can be serious and even fatal. Don't give any more medicine until you talk to your provider.
  • Diagnosing a rash caused by a reaction to medicine can be complicated.
  • The problem usually clears up if the child stops taking the medicine that is causing the reaction.
  • Allergic reactions can be serious and even fatal.

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Providers Who Treat Drug Rashes

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    Dermatology

    The Division of Dermatology at Children's National Hospital continues to expand services as more families seek our expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the skin, hair and nails.