Strange Sores??

That sounds like ringworm, which is actuallty a skin fungus. It's pretty common in the environment. There are OTC antifungals that will usually do the trick, but if they don't, your pediatrician can presecribe something stronger.

Be sure to wash your hands carefuly after treating the sores, becuse it is highly contagious.

If she's in day care or school, or in a situation where her clothes need to be changed during the day, you need to let them know.

sounds to me like infintigo (sp?). my kids just had that, it will spread & is contagious. since she's so young, you might want to go ahead & take her to get some antibiotics (cephalexin). my dr. told me to wash it with watered down pine sol several times a day & use dial soap when they bathe. it helps kills the bacteria. you really have to stay on top of it because it will come back. wash her sheets regularly too. hope this helps!

L. the sore you are describing sound like ring worm to me. I have 3 sons and they all had it at one time or another. You can ask your pharmacist for an antifungal cream. The cream should clear it up in a few days to a week.

It does sound like ringworm, but if an antifungal doesn't start to clear it up quickly, then it could also be something along the lines of impetigo, which would need a Dr.'s treatment.

First thing comes to mind is ringworm

Could it be ringworm? Sounds like the sores my nephew had? Sorry just a guess. My prayers are with you both.

This sounds like ring worms. They can be caused by pets licking your child or just good ole dirt. Nothing to worry about if they are; just apply some lamisil or other similar jock itch cream and it will clear right up.

This could be some sort of Fungal infection. Try some ointment for a couple of days to see if it goes away. If not consult her physician.

Take her to the doctor. There's a good possibility that it could be ringworm, but it may be chicken pox or shingles (yes, children can get them). I would start with making a doc's appt.

Please take you her to see the doc.

Has your daughter had the chicken pox yet? That's what it sounds like to me. If she has had the chicken pox it could be Shingles although it's unlikely that she would get them at that age. I just had the shingles myself. I would call the doctor if I were you and take her in right away. Good luck!
Nikki

It sounds alot like what my 2 yr. old had and it was staph also known as MRSA. It it very contagious and tends to leave scars. GO to the Dr. ASAP

well it sounds like it could be ringworm. if it is ringworm then you should take her to the doc soon. ringworm isnt all that dangerous or anything but it does need taken care of. i'm not a doc by any means and I could be so far off in left field with thinking it could be ringworm but thats what it sounds like from how you described them. I hope it turns out alright!