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Suggest Treatment For Skin Rash On Legs Of An Infant
Question: My 22 days old daughter suddenly has a skin rash on her legs. She has not been put on diaper, we are trying to use cotton cloths. We are not sure from where the rash has been developed. She does not have fever or problem in feeding, however she cries little more than usual, specially when the rash area is being touched. A picture of the rash has been attached with this mail. Kindly advice what should we do. Thanks in advance.
Brief Answer:
It looks like Erysipelas a Strep skin infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
This looks like Erysipelas,an infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes.
It may start from a minor cut or a small abrasion.
You may use penicillin, Erythromycin or clindamycin, either oral or IM or IV depending upon the severity of infection.
Better consult pediatrician or dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis and guide the treatment at you earliest convenience.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
It looks like Erysipelas a Strep skin infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
This looks like Erysipelas,an infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes.
It may start from a minor cut or a small abrasion.
You may use penicillin, Erythromycin or clindamycin, either oral or IM or IV depending upon the severity of infection.
Better consult pediatrician or dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis and guide the treatment at you earliest convenience.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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