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Suggest Treatment For Burning And Itching On Thumb In A Child

Hi. My great-nephew who is 5 is in the hospital for asthma and strep (I think). Since he s been in the hospital (24 hours), he has been experiencing severe burning and itching in his left thumb and sometimes the left index finger. It started since being in the hospital and occurs hourly. Rubbing/scratching the area helps, but appears to be very painful to him. There is no rash or visible effects. His thumb feels hot to the touch and is a little red.
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
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AS your great nephew suffers from Asthma there is increased chance of other allergy related problems for him. We call them Atopic individuals. The itching in thumb could be due allergic dermatitis. But i cant be sure. Contracting Scabies from hospital could also happen. So i would not prescribe any medicines and want you to take him to a Dermatologist or Post a picture of the fingers to see.
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Suggest Treatment For Burning And Itching On Thumb In A Child

AS your great nephew suffers from Asthma there is increased chance of other allergy related problems for him. We call them Atopic individuals. The itching in thumb could be due allergic dermatitis. But i cant be sure. Contracting Scabies from hospital could also happen. So i would not prescribe any medicines and want you to take him to a Dermatologist or Post a picture of the fingers to see.