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What Do Rashes On The Face, Neck And Forearms Indicate?
my 16 yr old son woke up with a rash on his face neck and forearms. He has seasonal allergies, but only takes Benadryl if needed. He does have ecxema, but this looks different. The rash is smoothe, but is causing swelling around eyes, mouth and nose. He is complaining about diaharea, headache, and burning right before a new spot appears.
Wed, 4 Apr 2018
Hello,
As per your clinical history, is concerned please follow like this-
1) Do a clinical examination by your doctor and do CBC with differential to confirm exact cause.
2) Take over-the-counter painkiller Ibuprofen plus paracetamol for pain and fever and add over-the-counter electrolyte solutions to prevent dehydration.
3) Discuss with your treating doctor about preventive antibiotics like Azithromycin to prevent bacterial infections and add vitamin B complex with vitamin A.
Do follow preventive steps like this -
1) Try to avoid contact with other family members until four days after the rash.
2) Discuss with your doctor about measles vaccines for every family members.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
As per your clinical history, is concerned please follow like this-
1) Do a clinical examination by your doctor and do CBC with differential to confirm exact cause.
2) Take over-the-counter painkiller Ibuprofen plus paracetamol for pain and fever and add over-the-counter electrolyte solutions to prevent dehydration.
3) Discuss with your treating doctor about preventive antibiotics like Azithromycin to prevent bacterial infections and add vitamin B complex with vitamin A.
Do follow preventive steps like this -
1) Try to avoid contact with other family members until four days after the rash.
2) Discuss with your doctor about measles vaccines for every family members.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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