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Suggest Treatment For Prolonged Rashes All Over The Body
My son has a rash on his entire body. At first it just looked like tiny bumps all over. Now they're alot bigger and looks like they're turning. In to a scab like rash now.I took him to the Dr twice . They said its a viral infect. But he's had this for a month now.
Sat, 3 May 2014
Hi,
It seems that your son may be having prurigo. It may mimic like chickenpox, a viral infection. There may be itchy papulovesicular eruptions.However, you consult expert dermatologist for firm diagnosis. Antihistaminics like hydroxizine HCL may be given to relieve itching. If needed, short course of steroids in tappering dose miay be given. If there seems secondary infection, antibiotics may be added in therapy. Avoid soap during bath. Your son may be alright. I hope you got my answer.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
It seems that your son may be having prurigo. It may mimic like chickenpox, a viral infection. There may be itchy papulovesicular eruptions.However, you consult expert dermatologist for firm diagnosis. Antihistaminics like hydroxizine HCL may be given to relieve itching. If needed, short course of steroids in tappering dose miay be given. If there seems secondary infection, antibiotics may be added in therapy. Avoid soap during bath. Your son may be alright. I hope you got my answer.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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