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Children Having Severe Itchy Rashes All Over Body. Diagnosed With Scabies. Took Treatment. Having Red, Painful Boils. Remedy?
I have a thre year old boy 4 weeks ago diagnosed with tonsillitis and severe dermatitis skin rash all over body except for face treated with amoxicillin and advantan cream two weeks ago my 12 year old also started showing signs of a skin rash getting progressively worst and showing signs of being more itchy at night hands elbows and groin area visibly worst than other areas the three year old boy still had a rash all over and cream had been no help also had been taking antihistamine one week ago took both back to doctors they were then diagnosed with scabies immediate treatment given to all family then 48hours ago both boys displayed boils on their hands red and painful. they share a bed, also have two cats currently being treated for worms
Wed, 7 Aug 2013
Hi, both the boys had probably chicken pox, it is a contageous viral infection, usually with a secondary bacterial infection.
Though there is no treatment for viral infection, it is better to treat the bacterial infection, to prevent the spread. Thank you.
Though there is no treatment for viral infection, it is better to treat the bacterial infection, to prevent the spread. Thank you.
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