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How Can severe Rashes On The Waist Be Treated?
Grandson age 3, developed rah/hives on waiste area 2 nights ago. Woke up yesterday it spread on bilateral flank area and neck. Gave Benadryl. Used hydrocortisone cream for itching. No new soaps or fabric softener son clothes. Don t know if I should continue Benadryl or seek consult pediatrics if no relief tomorrow. Benadryl helped a great bit but still present
Sat, 3 Nov 2018
Hello,
Does he have any allergies? Has he had hives before?
sometimes hives can be associated with a viral infection.
Does he have nasal congestion, cough ?
If the Benadryl is helpful and he has no swelling of lips or tongue, is not having difficulty breathing , no wheezing, with normal skin color, I feel that you can safely continue to treat him at home.
Should any of these symptoms appear, then he needs to see his doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician
Does he have any allergies? Has he had hives before?
sometimes hives can be associated with a viral infection.
Does he have nasal congestion, cough ?
If the Benadryl is helpful and he has no swelling of lips or tongue, is not having difficulty breathing , no wheezing, with normal skin color, I feel that you can safely continue to treat him at home.
Should any of these symptoms appear, then he needs to see his doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician
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