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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Buttocks

Posted on Mon, 15 May 2017

Question: My spouse has a rash that is spreading on his buttocks. It started as what looked like a splinter, which we removed, but now it is spreading. There are white zit like pockets, that when scratched or damaged, weep clear fluid.

Answered by Dr. Ilyas Patel (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Insect bite dermatitis most probably

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic...

I read the history and reviewed the photo, then I should conclude that most probably your wife may be having insect bite dermatitis.

Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment.

Meanwhile, I would suggest...

- antihistaminics like Levocetirizine 5mg once daily at bedtime
- steroid in a tapering dose..means you have to reduce the dose at few days interval ---tab methyl prednisolone 4 mg thrice a day for 5 days,then 4 mg twice a day,then 4 mg once a day then to stop
- a short course of antibiotic- cap cefalaxine 250 mg thrice a day for a week
- apply antibiotic cream like sisomycine or mupirocine cream on the lesions

Avoid soap bath. Dettol liquid may be used for bath. Take precautions to prevent insects bite.

I hope this would help.

Thanks.

Dr.Ilyas Patel MD

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