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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rash On Body

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Posted on Wed, 10 Sep 2014
Question: Hello,

My nephew has had this rash since the begining of summer on and off. Especially after a shower. I'm sending a picture. He says it itches. The mom tried cortisone cream without success. Thanks for your help.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Is it on this same spot all the times?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this rash that you have reported. I will like to know if this rash always appears on this part of the body or it also occurs on other parts of the body. If it is always on this part of the body, then I will suggest that you get that you get it evaluated as it may be an infection. This may require antibiotics for complete treatment and prevention of recurrence.

If this occurs all over the body, it would be suggestive of an allergic reaction and antihistamines would be helpful in controlling future episodes. However, failure of cortisone cream to relieve the itches and rash makes allergy not to be the most likely cause here. Its presentation is more suggestive of an infection as there seems to be small amounts of pus collection in the rash.

In all, if this always happens here, it is more suggestive of an infection and may require antibiotics for a complete cure. Let me hear from you on this before concluding on a plan.

I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rash On Body

Brief Answer: Is it on this same spot all the times? Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this rash that you have reported. I will like to know if this rash always appears on this part of the body or it also occurs on other parts of the body. If it is always on this part of the body, then I will suggest that you get that you get it evaluated as it may be an infection. This may require antibiotics for complete treatment and prevention of recurrence. If this occurs all over the body, it would be suggestive of an allergic reaction and antihistamines would be helpful in controlling future episodes. However, failure of cortisone cream to relieve the itches and rash makes allergy not to be the most likely cause here. Its presentation is more suggestive of an infection as there seems to be small amounts of pus collection in the rash. In all, if this always happens here, it is more suggestive of an infection and may require antibiotics for a complete cure. Let me hear from you on this before concluding on a plan. I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.