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How To Treat The Rashes On Leg For A Person Having G6PD Syndrome?

Hi my name is Robin im 12 year old and I have G6PD syndrome both my legs have gotten very big rashes because I had been scratching them I THINK this started because I have been bitten and by some type of bug i m pretty sure it s not mosquitos because they have been like this for two weeks now I am oversees in turkey and I live in Australia I would like to know why my legs are like this and if I can take something for it but I have to have something that wont harm me because of my condition please reply as soon as possible because my legs are in alot of pain thank you
Tue, 5 May 2020
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Hello,

I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
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How To Treat The Rashes On Leg For A Person Having G6PD Syndrome?

Hello, I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney