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Child Has Rash With Red Dots In Genital Area, Swelling. Taking Zithromycin. Reaction?
While changing a wet diaper on my 20 mos. old daughter last night, noticed a rash with red dots around the top of her genital area and that the area is swollen. Thought it was just a diaper rash. this morning the rash is less distinct but area is still swollen. She has been on zithromyacin for a sinus infection for the last 5 days. could this be a reaction?
Sat, 23 Feb 2013
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Normally drug reactions would present with a generalised rash, it would not be limited to one aspect of the body.
The swelling is likely part of the inflammatory reaction of the rash, which is likely to be a diaper rash. A topical cream combining an anti fungal with a mild steroid (to reduce the inflammation) would be helpful.
In addition a barrier cream would be needed to apply to the area.
I hope this helps
Normally drug reactions would present with a generalised rash, it would not be limited to one aspect of the body.
The swelling is likely part of the inflammatory reaction of the rash, which is likely to be a diaper rash. A topical cream combining an anti fungal with a mild steroid (to reduce the inflammation) would be helpful.
In addition a barrier cream would be needed to apply to the area.
I hope this helps
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
This rash seems to be diaper rash.
If it due to zithromicin, there might be rash on other part of the body as well.
Nothing to worry, within a day or two rash will be cleared.
Take well care of rash, keeping diaper neat, clean and dry and change frequently.
If require you may give Cetrizine syrup for rash.
Ok and bye.
Welcome to HCM,
This rash seems to be diaper rash.
If it due to zithromicin, there might be rash on other part of the body as well.
Nothing to worry, within a day or two rash will be cleared.
Take well care of rash, keeping diaper neat, clean and dry and change frequently.
If require you may give Cetrizine syrup for rash.
Ok and bye.
I find this answer helpful
2 Doctors agree with this answer
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Dr. dhara shah's
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hi welcome to hcm.see it may be due to infection or may be because of wet diper so u need to consult pediatric once for clear diagnosis.u can also use calendula ointment which is homoeopathic preparation which having good result.
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dr.dhara
dhara.shah84@yahoo.in
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dr.dhara
dhara.shah84@yahoo.in
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