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Suggest Treatment For Skin Rash In A Child
Dear Sir, My son at present age is 9 months. we recognised the rashes on the body since 1st month onwards and he is getting irritation due to this. there is no heridetory in this. we are consulting the dermtologist here they are keep on changing creams which needs to apply on the body. some of the creams are having steroids i.e Ellocan ..etc. kindly suggest us what we need to do...
Thu, 7 May 2020
Hi,
Where on the body, rash is situated? colour of the rash? is there any oozing or peeling of overlying skin?
Without seeing at least a picture, it is difficult to comment on the cause of the rash. Most common causes of generalised body rash in infants is eczema and pityriasis alba. Both these conditions are treated by applying moisturising and steroid creams. As these are chronic skin conditions with intermittent exacerbations, treatment may be needed for long duration. Depending on disease activity, treatment is revised at intervals.
It is better to follow up with a dermatologist regularly. Need not worry about steroids, as creams are having lesser side effects than oral drugs, and leaving these conditions untreated may be comparatively more harmful
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
Where on the body, rash is situated? colour of the rash? is there any oozing or peeling of overlying skin?
Without seeing at least a picture, it is difficult to comment on the cause of the rash. Most common causes of generalised body rash in infants is eczema and pityriasis alba. Both these conditions are treated by applying moisturising and steroid creams. As these are chronic skin conditions with intermittent exacerbations, treatment may be needed for long duration. Depending on disease activity, treatment is revised at intervals.
It is better to follow up with a dermatologist regularly. Need not worry about steroids, as creams are having lesser side effects than oral drugs, and leaving these conditions untreated may be comparatively more harmful
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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