My Daughter Has A Skin Irritation That She Got From
Question: My daughter has a skin irritation that she got from the beach. I have a picture. It is swollen and itchy.
When can I expect an answer?
Brief Answer:
This is likely a skin infection and oral antibiotics may be indicated
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask a Doctor service,
I carefully read your query and also checked the uploaded image.
The lesion your daughter is having is red and swollen which may be signs of an infection.
She may need oral antibiotics to help have the infection under control.
Generally, oral antibiotics are prescription medications and a visit with a doctor is needed to access them, thus I would advise you to have her checked with the local doctor.Augmentin would be a good choice or clindamycine if she is allergic to penicillin. Other options are available as well.
Meanwhile, it is important to avoid scratching the lesion as this may make the infection worse and may even spread it. Covering the lesion with clean gauses may be helpful to avoid contact of nails with the wound.
To conclude:
- very likely your daughter is having a skin infection and oral antibiotics are needed
- a visit with a local doctor is needed to confirm the diagnosis and access a prescription for antibiotics
- keep the wound clean, you may cover it with clean gauzes if she scratches the wound (to avoid worsening of infection or its spread).
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Kind regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician
This is likely a skin infection and oral antibiotics may be indicated
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask a Doctor service,
I carefully read your query and also checked the uploaded image.
The lesion your daughter is having is red and swollen which may be signs of an infection.
She may need oral antibiotics to help have the infection under control.
Generally, oral antibiotics are prescription medications and a visit with a doctor is needed to access them, thus I would advise you to have her checked with the local doctor.Augmentin would be a good choice or clindamycine if she is allergic to penicillin. Other options are available as well.
Meanwhile, it is important to avoid scratching the lesion as this may make the infection worse and may even spread it. Covering the lesion with clean gauses may be helpful to avoid contact of nails with the wound.
To conclude:
- very likely your daughter is having a skin infection and oral antibiotics are needed
- a visit with a local doctor is needed to confirm the diagnosis and access a prescription for antibiotics
- keep the wound clean, you may cover it with clean gauzes if she scratches the wound (to avoid worsening of infection or its spread).
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Kind regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician
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