Suggest Treatment For Rashes On Feet And Arms

Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016

Question: HI my son has broken out in a rash over his feet and arms, it looks like heat rash. He has had it for four days now. i can send a few pictures if that would help.

Thanks,
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like urticaria!

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

I am so sorry to hear about this rash and all the inconvenience this must have caused your son. I have reviewed the information and the attached images. This is suggestive of a possible allergic reaction. Treatment consisting in keeping the area clean and taking an anti-allergy and anti itch medication such as benadryl. Cleanse the area twice daily with betadine would keep if free from germs and infections. While betaderm is equally helpful, the extensive nature of the rash makes a systemic drug such as benadryl a better option.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.

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