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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rashes On Torso

My 6 year old was in the hot tub for a long while 2 days ago and now she has a rash on her torso and back that is itchy. Started of on her torso and was stingy. They look like tiny pin pricks and have an tiny scab over them. She s not allergic to anything that I know of. What could this be?
Wed, 11 Jan 2017
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi,

By what you quote it should be an urticaria or a simple skin allergy. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose every 6th to 8th hourly for 7 to 10 days. Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. If this happens, you can start using the same medicine but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your pediatrician.

Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.

Regards,
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rashes On Torso

Hi, By what you quote it should be an urticaria or a simple skin allergy. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose every 6th to 8th hourly for 7 to 10 days. Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. If this happens, you can start using the same medicine but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your pediatrician. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Regards, Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).