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Child Has Mild Rash All Over Body, Swollen Fingers And Top Of Hands. Took Benadryl. Is It Allergic ?
Child has mild rash all over body. Swollen fingers and top of hands. They (top of hands) are warm to touch and slightly red. Itchy all over body, especially legs. Gave three doses of benadryl today...since we are on vacation. Much better. Only slightly swollen top of hands present. Could this be allergic reaction? Hasn't eaten anything unusual . We did go to deer lease 2 days ago and were in wooded area...thanks.
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Yes it can be an allergic reaction.
Childen are prone to get allergic reaction as they come in contact with various things,
Also the skin is permeable and easily gets irritated.
Benadryl is good, along with that use of a mild steroid like hydrocortisone will be much better.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
Thanks for the query.
Yes it can be an allergic reaction.
Childen are prone to get allergic reaction as they come in contact with various things,
Also the skin is permeable and easily gets irritated.
Benadryl is good, along with that use of a mild steroid like hydrocortisone will be much better.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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