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My 3 year old had burning hands

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My 3 year old had very hot hands but no temperature. He had strep that gave him scarlet fever. His hands broke out in a sand paper like rash that eventually peeled and went away. However his hands look normal now but always feel like they're on fire. I would have anyone tested for strep if their hands are hot.

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