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son has scarlatina very bad rash i used a little calamine lotion under his arms this morning no issue. gave him a bath tonight he was really broke out on stomach, chest, legs and butt, put calamine on all those areas he was fine it was around 8pm at around 10pm he came to me with his lips and area around his mouth swollen. i am guessing its the calamine lotion i gave him some benadryl and was going to wait and see how he is in the morning. should i do that or do i need to take him to hospital now?
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As your son have swollen lip after applying calamine lotion, may be your son is allergic to nay ingredient of lotion. And you have given benadryl , so wait for some time. And if symptom not resolve than concern a good allergic specialist for this. Also keep doctor inform about this reaction when you go to any doctor so he will avoid this drugs.
I hope my advice will help you a lot. Thanks and Regards. Dr Vijay
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Hello. Thanks for writing to HCM. I read and understand your question very well. I try my best to help you in this. As your son have swollen lip after applying calamine lotion, may be your son is allergic to nay ingredient of lotion. And you have given benadryl , so wait for some time. And if symptom not resolve than concern a good allergic specialist for this. Also keep doctor inform about this reaction when you go to any doctor so he will avoid this drugs. I hope my advice will help you a lot. Thanks and Regards. Dr Vijay