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Developed A Rash. It Was Itchy And Looked Like A Patch. Tried Calamine Lotion. Treatment To Get Rid Of It?
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My daughter is 9 and a few months ago developed a rash on her belly. It was itchy and looked almost like a patch of poison ivy. We tried calamine lotion, but it didn't seem to help much. I also thought it could be fungal, so also we tried an OTC anti-fungal cream. The rash seems to go away but then has reappeared a couple of times, so we have even tried lotion to help. It seems as though the spot where the rash was is discolored (darker) now than the rest of her skin. Any ideas on what it could be or how to get rid of it?
My daughter is 9 and a few months ago developed a rash on her belly. It was itchy and looked almost like a patch of poison ivy. We tried calamine lotion, but it didn't seem to help much. I also thought it could be fungal, so also we tried an OTC anti-fungal cream. The rash seems to go away but then has reappeared a couple of times, so we have even tried lotion to help. It seems as though the spot where the rash was is discolored (darker) now than the rest of her skin. Any ideas on what it could be or how to get rid of it?
Sat, 11 May 2013
Hi,
Welcome and thanks for your to HCM.
It appears from your query that your daughter is probably suffering from the problem of Fungal infection of the area known as "Tinea corporis". This appears as small dark circular area or a kind of rash and later become larger map like figure. This is due to heat, humidity or certain factors related to hygiene and is quite common in children. As it responded well to the over the counter but didn't cleared completely. Also the OTC drugs contains mixture of chemicals on higher side so any of the chemical can cause mild irritation which is asked masked by steroids in the cream and then later heals with pigmentation. So is not a big issue. You can consult a dermatologist if the rash appears again for the better of the anti-fungal treatment in future. Other wise also it is important to maintain your daughter's hygiene properly. Hope this information will help you.
Wish good health for your family.
Dr Sanjay K Kanodia
MD (Dermatology & STD)
Welcome and thanks for your to HCM.
It appears from your query that your daughter is probably suffering from the problem of Fungal infection of the area known as "Tinea corporis". This appears as small dark circular area or a kind of rash and later become larger map like figure. This is due to heat, humidity or certain factors related to hygiene and is quite common in children. As it responded well to the over the counter but didn't cleared completely. Also the OTC drugs contains mixture of chemicals on higher side so any of the chemical can cause mild irritation which is asked masked by steroids in the cream and then later heals with pigmentation. So is not a big issue. You can consult a dermatologist if the rash appears again for the better of the anti-fungal treatment in future. Other wise also it is important to maintain your daughter's hygiene properly. Hope this information will help you.
Wish good health for your family.
Dr Sanjay K Kanodia
MD (Dermatology & STD)
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