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What Causes Outbreak Of Itchy Rashes All Over The Body?

my five year old son is currently been treated for an ear infection that was associated to cold and mucus congestion on amoxicilin oral suspension for ten days beginning yesterday but i noticed that he has been very itchy this i told the phamacist at the local drug store who said i could apply over the counter cortizone, but just this night i noticed a lot of rash and bumps allover his body and it is very vey itchy and uncomfortable for him. what do i do right away and what do you suppose he has
Wed, 25 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that your son is having an allergic reaction to the antibiotic amoxicillin given to him leading to itchy rashes, bumps and urticaria or itching..
It is one of the common presentation of allergy to antibiotic that leads to rashes and itching..

You should also immediately stop taking the antibiotics and consult your treating physician and get evaluated and he can advise him to take anti allergics like Benadryl..
In case if the symptoms are severe steroid shot can be given for faster resolution..
You can also be advised to apply steroid ointment over the rashes..
Doing cool compresses and applying Calamine lotion can also help..
He can be given alternate antibiotics after testing for compatibility with the body for resolution of the infection..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Outbreak Of Itchy Rashes All Over The Body?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that your son is having an allergic reaction to the antibiotic amoxicillin given to him leading to itchy rashes, bumps and urticaria or itching.. It is one of the common presentation of allergy to antibiotic that leads to rashes and itching.. You should also immediately stop taking the antibiotics and consult your treating physician and get evaluated and he can advise him to take anti allergics like Benadryl.. In case if the symptoms are severe steroid shot can be given for faster resolution.. You can also be advised to apply steroid ointment over the rashes.. Doing cool compresses and applying Calamine lotion can also help.. He can be given alternate antibiotics after testing for compatibility with the body for resolution of the infection.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.