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What Causes Unusual Patches All Over Body Along With Itching?

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Posted on Tue, 24 Feb 2015
Question: Hello Doctor
here i am attaching photo of my 1.6 yrs old daughter
There are some patches on overall body with itching
we consulted to pediatric physician he said that it is sting bite but i think it is not some thing like that.

it is two week old leasons.


pls advice on it
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I suggest possibility of discoid dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through the query and i have also reviewed images.

I can see dry scaly patches of skin.

I suggest a possibility of dry discoid dermatitis. This is due to underlying dryness of skin

This is certainly not due to an insect bite.

I suggest you to use a moisturizer for her, all over, twice daily.

Specifically for the patches you may use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily, over and above the moisturizer.

Avoid soaps for her. You may use a gentle cleansing lotion e.g cetaphil cleansing lotion.

Regards
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What Causes Unusual Patches All Over Body Along With Itching?

Brief Answer: I suggest possibility of discoid dermatitis Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us I have gone through the query and i have also reviewed images. I can see dry scaly patches of skin. I suggest a possibility of dry discoid dermatitis. This is due to underlying dryness of skin This is certainly not due to an insect bite. I suggest you to use a moisturizer for her, all over, twice daily. Specifically for the patches you may use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily, over and above the moisturizer. Avoid soaps for her. You may use a gentle cleansing lotion e.g cetaphil cleansing lotion. Regards