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Suggest Remedy For Scars From Rashes On The Cheek And Face
Question: My 5 year old daughter has a bad rash on her face/cheek due to using Mederma to try and minimize the appearance of a new scar (Which was recommended by her pediatrician). She is now broke out in a circle the size of the bottom of a baby bottle on her cheek. What should I put on it to treat it. It looks raw and neosbourne seems to irritate it. She has sensitive skin and scars very bad. I have also used Mupirocin ointment 2% that was prescribed for another skin infection.
Brief Answer:
Do not apply any antibiotic ointment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Dear Ms
The rash is non infective in origin. The rash has been aggravated by allergic reaction to both insect bite and hypersensitivity reaction to topical antibiotic ointment.
I would suggest you the following
1. Stop any further local application of any ointment containing antibiotic, as there is no infection antibiotic will not be helpful infact it may worsen the rash
2. Local application of milk steroid like Mometasone which is available as over the counter medication will be helpful
3. Oral antihistaminic syrup
4. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Do not apply any antibiotic ointment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
The rash is non infective in origin. The rash has been aggravated by allergic reaction to both insect bite and hypersensitivity reaction to topical antibiotic ointment.
I would suggest you the following
1. Stop any further local application of any ointment containing antibiotic, as there is no infection antibiotic will not be helpful infact it may worsen the rash
2. Local application of milk steroid like Mometasone which is available as over the counter medication will be helpful
3. Oral antihistaminic syrup
4. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Mometasone seems to be prescription only by looking online. Can u give me a name of medication to buy over the counter. Is Benadryl an oral antihistaminic?
Brief Answer:
Benadryl is antihistamine
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
I would suggest you to try any topical steroid ointment which is available as over the counter medication. Hydrocortisone 1% should be available as over the counter medication. Benadryl is antihistamine and can be used.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Benadryl is antihistamine
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
I would suggest you to try any topical steroid ointment which is available as over the counter medication. Hydrocortisone 1% should be available as over the counter medication. Benadryl is antihistamine and can be used.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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