7. Skin Rash or Itching: An Irritation That Won’t Resolve
While skin issues are common in children due to various reasons, chronic skin problems such as a persistent rash or itching that doesn’t respond to standard treatments can be a symptom of NHL. These aren’t the typical rashes that children might get from a variety of benign causes; these rashes are persistent and don’t seem to have an obvious cause.
The rashes may be widespread or localized, and the itch can range from mildly irritating to intensely uncomfortable, disrupting sleep and daily activities. These skin symptoms are often a result of lymphoma cells accumulating in the skin, which can cause inflammation and irritation.
Parents might first consider these rashes as eczema or an allergic reaction and attempt to treat them with over-the-counter creams. However, when the rash does not improve or recurs despite treatment, or when the itching is severe and persistent, it should be a signal to seek further evaluation. (7)
