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Suggest Treatment For Itching On Foot In A Child

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my 2 1/4 yr old daughter wakes up in the middle of the night and scratches the sole of her foot , sometimes in the front too .. her sleep gets disturbed and she wants me to soothe her sole till she is alright
Mon, 24 Jul 2017
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Hello and welcome to healthcare clinic.As short term treatment soothing effect cab be achieved by zinc oxide cream and if sleep is distrubed syrup citrizine can be given.
For long term treatment and prevention prohibit your child from walking barefoot.Improve hygiene clean all the fomites,wash the bed sheets and dry them in direct sun.
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Suggest Treatment For Itching On Foot In A Child

Hello and welcome to healthcare clinic.As short term treatment soothing effect cab be achieved by zinc oxide cream and if sleep is distrubed syrup citrizine can be given. For long term treatment and prevention prohibit your child from walking barefoot.Improve hygiene clean all the fomites,wash the bed sheets and dry them in direct sun.