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What Causes Rashes On Lower Back Of Infant?
Question: During a diaper change I notice three rashes on my son 1 on the lower back 2 on the hip. I know my son has eczema but nothing like this has ever happened?! I am thinking it might've a food allergy possibly from the fish I applied hydrocortisone 2.5 and gave him Benadryl 5ml, is there anything else I need to do for him. He is 2.5, 31lbs current known allergies are nuts eggs and milk
Brief Answer:
apply emollient
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query.
It might be diaper dermatitis.
Apply some emollient or moisturizer cream.
Keep the area clean and dry.
No need for steroid application as first line therapy.
Minimise the diaper use.
Upload a picture for better understanding. You have a feature to upload the image by yourself on the right side of this query page. You may want to utilize it.
Till then you can give benadryl or atarax syrup orally.
Hope i helped you.
apply emollient
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query.
It might be diaper dermatitis.
Apply some emollient or moisturizer cream.
Keep the area clean and dry.
No need for steroid application as first line therapy.
Minimise the diaper use.
Upload a picture for better understanding. You have a feature to upload the image by yourself on the right side of this query page. You may want to utilize it.
Till then you can give benadryl or atarax syrup orally.
Hope i helped you.
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