Can I Give Benadryl For Small Rash On Hands And Legs?

Posted on Thu, 10 Jul 2014

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Question : My siblings have gotten a small rash on hands, lega and feet. It is safe to assume allergy and give some benadryl?

Answered by Dr. Omprakash Ashokrao Deshmukh (29 minutes later)

Yes you can give it, try emollient crram.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Omprakash Ashokrao Deshmukh (17 minutes later)

Here is a picture. Looks like it might have started yesterday and is spreading to legs and abdomen. Its itchy really getting bumpier.

Answered by Dr. Omprakash Ashokrao Deshmukh (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
scabies or allergic rash.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for query .
It looks like scabies or allergic rash.
If it is itchy, more at night, and there is similar problem to someone in the family it is more likely scabies.
Try permethrin lotion for application over whole body below neck after consulting a doctor.
Also soothing agent like calamine along with oral antihistamine such as hydroxyzine hydrochloride can be given.
With above treatment both allergic or scabies rash can be treated.
Hope i helped you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad