Suggest Treatment For Rashes On Elbow And Armpits In A Child

Posted on Tue, 22 Dec 2015

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Tue, 22 Dec 2015 Answered on

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Question : My granddaughter is five and 1/2. She has reoccurring rashes in her elbow and armpits?

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly describe the type of rashes and upload photograph of skin lesions

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Kindly describe the skin lesions of your daughter and post her photograph for my review. I would like to know:
-duration of lesions and any associated symptoms
- itching present or not
- flexor or extensor surface involvement
- General health of your child
- any significant medical history
- color of lesions from start till now

This will help me in suggesting you the best management plan.
Regards
Dr. Archana Verma

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