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3 Year Old Having A Itchy Skin Rash On The Back. Need Immediate Care?
My 3 year old son has a round rash on his back. It is about the size of a dime and it itches. We thought it was a mosquito bite because that is what is resembles, but when I look at it closely, it is not. It has tiny prick like holes on it. Trying to determine if we should take him to the doctor or see if it goes away.
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
Hi,
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic,
This itchy lesion may be due to a fungal infection like a ring worm or a folliculitis.
But physcical examination of the skin lesion is important for the accurate diagnosis as the treatment vary for different skin lesions.
For temporary relief of itching you can apply calamine lotion externally over the lesion and consult your Pediatrician for the appropriate management.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic,
This itchy lesion may be due to a fungal infection like a ring worm or a folliculitis.
But physcical examination of the skin lesion is important for the accurate diagnosis as the treatment vary for different skin lesions.
For temporary relief of itching you can apply calamine lotion externally over the lesion and consult your Pediatrician for the appropriate management.
Hope I have answered your query.
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