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Child Has Itchy Rash After Swimming At A Beach. Treatment Required?
Hello, My son aged 12 went swimming at the beach 3 days ago and now has a itchy rash on his chest and stomach , I have given him an antihistamine the itching has slightly eased but the rash is still visable. He has not had a reaction to salt water before. Should I take him the doctors tomorrow or am I over-reacting? Regards, Michelle
Thu, 10 Jan 2013
hi dear, it must be an allergic reaction. it is said that everything under the sun including the sun can cause allergic reaction. so it can be anything, which caused allergy. for now if he is getting relived by antihistamine , u dont need to go to a doc as he ll also give the same. so just wait for some days if he develops similar lesions again, u must consult a doc. thank u
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