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Could Splotchy Red Rash On Body Of A 8 Year Old Be Swimmers Itch?

My 8 year old has developed a splotchy red rash over entire body except his face. He has had no other symptoms and says only one arm itches. We have not changed any cleaning products and he had not tried any new foods or taken any medication. He is a frequent swimmer at the community pool. Could this be swimmer s itch ?
Thu, 11 Sep 2014
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Thanks for posting at HealthCareMagic. Your son seems to have developed allergic reaction to something he is exposed to in the swimming pool, a phenomenon commonly referred to as swimmer's itch. It is basically a contact dermatitis and staying away from the stimulus for sometime should help in relieving the situation. Some steroid ointment like hydrocortisone for a short duration along with antiallergic medication like levocetirizine should help.

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Could Splotchy Red Rash On Body Of A 8 Year Old Be Swimmers Itch?

Thanks for posting at HealthCareMagic. Your son seems to have developed allergic reaction to something he is exposed to in the swimming pool, a phenomenon commonly referred to as swimmer s itch. It is basically a contact dermatitis and staying away from the stimulus for sometime should help in relieving the situation. Some steroid ointment like hydrocortisone for a short duration along with antiallergic medication like levocetirizine should help. Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any.