Suggest Medication For Rashes

Posted on Sat, 11 Nov 2017

Question: My daughter has developed a rash that is spreading. We are in the tropics on holiday. Heat Rash maybe? What can be used to treat it?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic response

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

It appears to be an allergy

Please remove her clothes and advise a quick bath. Local calamine lotion along with oral antihistamine such as hydroxyzine would be required.

wishing you best of health

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (36 minutes later)

Awesome Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most welcome

Detailed Answer:
you are most welcome

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar