Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
My 10 Year Old Son Has A Oblong Rash On
Question: My 10 year old son has a oblong rash on inner thigh of his leg. It's pink, a little bumpy and very dry. its been there for more than a week. He is very fair skinned. It's not from rubbing anything. He is very skinny. Any thoughts what it might be and how to treat it?
My 10 year old son has a oblong rash on inner thigh of his leg. It's pink, a little bumpy and very dry. its been there for more than a week. He is very fair skinned. It's not from rubbing anything. He is very skinny. Any thoughts what it might be and how to treat it?
Brief Answer:
Dermatitis or fungal infection are likely- recommendations below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask a Doctor service,
I carefully read your query and also checked the uploaded image.
Very likely the rashos due to dermatitis/eczema as these cause lumpy dry rash. A fungal infection may cause a similar rash as well.
As for treatment, a combination of a steroid and antifungal would be helpful. For instance, apply a steroid cream thinlayer on the lesion (hydrocortisone or betamethasone) twice a day and over it can apply an antifungal cream (miconazole, clotrimazole or similar drug) twice a day.
It is safer to use the combination because if this is a fungal infection steroids alone can make it worse. If steroids are added to antifungal will help the rash settle faster.
I would recommend this treatment for 7-10 days.You should notice improvement within the first 3-4 days.
If no better or there is any wrdening, he will need to have it examined again.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
Dermatitis or fungal infection are likely- recommendations below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask a Doctor service,
I carefully read your query and also checked the uploaded image.
Very likely the rashos due to dermatitis/eczema as these cause lumpy dry rash. A fungal infection may cause a similar rash as well.
As for treatment, a combination of a steroid and antifungal would be helpful. For instance, apply a steroid cream thinlayer on the lesion (hydrocortisone or betamethasone) twice a day and over it can apply an antifungal cream (miconazole, clotrimazole or similar drug) twice a day.
It is safer to use the combination because if this is a fungal infection steroids alone can make it worse. If steroids are added to antifungal will help the rash settle faster.
I would recommend this treatment for 7-10 days.You should notice improvement within the first 3-4 days.
If no better or there is any wrdening, he will need to have it examined again.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Dermatitis or fungal infection are likely- recommendations below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask a Doctor service,
I carefully read your query and also checked the uploaded image.
Very likely the rashos due to dermatitis/eczema as these cause lumpy dry rash. A fungal infection may cause a similar rash as well.
As for treatment, a combination of a steroid and antifungal would be helpful. For instance, apply a steroid cream thinlayer on the lesion (hydrocortisone or betamethasone) twice a day and over it can apply an antifungal cream (miconazole, clotrimazole or similar drug) twice a day.
It is safer to use the combination because if this is a fungal infection steroids alone can make it worse. If steroids are added to antifungal will help the rash settle faster.
I would recommend this treatment for 7-10 days.You should notice improvement within the first 3-4 days.
If no better or there is any wrdening, he will need to have it examined again.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
Dermatitis or fungal infection are likely- recommendations below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask a Doctor service,
I carefully read your query and also checked the uploaded image.
Very likely the rashos due to dermatitis/eczema as these cause lumpy dry rash. A fungal infection may cause a similar rash as well.
As for treatment, a combination of a steroid and antifungal would be helpful. For instance, apply a steroid cream thinlayer on the lesion (hydrocortisone or betamethasone) twice a day and over it can apply an antifungal cream (miconazole, clotrimazole or similar drug) twice a day.
It is safer to use the combination because if this is a fungal infection steroids alone can make it worse. If steroids are added to antifungal will help the rash settle faster.
I would recommend this treatment for 7-10 days.You should notice improvement within the first 3-4 days.
If no better or there is any wrdening, he will need to have it examined again.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
