Suggest Treatment For Red Blisters And Bumps On The Buttocks Of A Child

Posted on Mon, 7 Sep 2015

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Question : My 9-year old son has big red blisters and red bumps on his bottom. He has had it for about a week.
I'm wondering if he's allergic to something and what I can put on it to get rid of it. He would get bad diaper rash when he was a baby.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
There is a possibility of allergic reaction.
You can put cortisone cream.
It is a mild steroid and is easily available over the counter.
It gives good response.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

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