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Infant Getting Severe Rashes Due To Allergy. Had Taken Amoxicillin For Sinus Infection. Need Medication
My 6 month old daughter has had a severe rash off and on since she was born. The doctors just keeps saying its allergies. She was on amoxicillan for a sinus infection and now she has this rash all over her body that feel hot to the touch. I m not sure what to do. I have a prescription for cream that doesn t seem to be helping.
Hello there,
You must know that not all sinuses are fully developed in a 6 month old. Only 2 main sinuses, ie ethmoid and maxillary are present and these too are very small. Moreover sinusitis itself is not very common in this age group.
If she has had rash on and off since her birth, you must keep the possibility of atopic dermatitis in mind. Usually there is a maternal history of asthma or dermatitis. The problem is quite severe early in life but many children "grow out" of the problem by 5 or 6 years of life.
If the condition has worsened after amoxicillin, it should be discontinued with immediate effect.
It could be a drug reaction.
Your child needs to be shown to a Skin specialist for the correct diagnosis and management.
Take care.
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Infant Getting Severe Rashes Due To Allergy. Had Taken Amoxicillin For Sinus Infection. Need Medication
Hello there, You must know that not all sinuses are fully developed in a 6 month old. Only 2 main sinuses, ie ethmoid and maxillary are present and these too are very small. Moreover sinusitis itself is not very common in this age group. If she has had rash on and off since her birth, you must keep the possibility of atopic dermatitis in mind. Usually there is a maternal history of asthma or dermatitis. The problem is quite severe early in life but many children grow out of the problem by 5 or 6 years of life. If the condition has worsened after amoxicillin, it should be discontinued with immediate effect. It could be a drug reaction. Your child needs to be shown to a Skin specialist for the correct diagnosis and management. Take care.