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Suggest Treatment For Atopic Dermatitis

Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 2015

Question: Hi we came XXXXXXX 20 days before from USA my 2 year old toddler and 7 month baby suddenly have skin problem my toddler cured(just using ATARAX) but still my 7 month old baby have skin problem here I visted two doctors the first one said insect bites and infection so i tried ATARAX, CEPHALEXIN ORAL SUSPENSION PHEXIN for 6 days but no change spread all over leg and hand some places in face then I went to second doctor he suggest to take blood test so we did that but there is no problem in blood as per blood test result doctor said like that and he prescribed ATARAX, SYRUP AZITHRAL after this suddenly that skin problem started to dry in leg and hand then i stopped medication in 4 days now it is spreading to face many places(before not like that) and now starting in leg two places please help me suggest me something to help my baby I have the blood result and prescription paper and if you want i can send everything including photos to your email id or phone

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably the kid is suffering from atopic dermatitis.
It is an allergic condition.
You can upload his photos and reports right here.
There is an option to upload photographs on right side of query page.
Please utilise it.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Atopic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like atopic dermatitis an allergic reaction.
I treat such cases with a mild steroid lotion like desonide in night and a good moisturiser like atolls or atopiclair ( it has various moisturising agents like aquasol, polyglycol etc ).
It gives good response within a week.
You can try this, also take care to protect the child from mosquito bites.
The child is allergic and can develop reaction even to bites.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (28 hours later)

Thanks for the reply doctor.

My elder daughter had the same problem once reach XXXXXXX but it is cured in just one day after using Atarax. So i stopped atarax for her.
But,Im still using the atarax for my younger daughter(7 month old) I'm using Atarax for almost 10 days. Is that safe to use for 7 month old for more days??
If i stoppd that it is appearing more on face and leg.
Im going to use the lotion and moisturizer from today, do i need to stop atarax? Or is that ok to use?
My elder daughter have itching on legs and hand because of dry pls suggest me some good moisturizing cream or lotion fof her.
Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Atogla or atopiclair

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Atarax is safe but it's always better to avoid oral medication.
You can use desonide cream on the red spots and atogla or atopiclair lotion for remaining body.
Both these creams are easily available and are safe.
Atogla can also be used for your daughter.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj