Suggest Treatment For Reddish Rash On The Right Foot Of An Infant

Posted on Mon, 31 Oct 2016

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Mon, 31 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi Doctor, My 3mnth old kid has got reddish rash kind of thing on her right foot. What can be the possible reason for the same and what could be done to treat it?However, I am not sure whether it is a rash. There is reddish thick line on the sole of her foot.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload an image.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. I would however need more information on this. I would request you to upload an image of the rashes and also the line on the sole. It will help me to evaluate the cause. As such, rashes can occur due to a number of causes which may vary between allergic, viral or certain other causes.

I would await your response. Based on your inputs I would guide you further.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (10 hours later)

Have attached the images herewith.Pls check and suggest.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need to know about its onset.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. I have checked the attached images. The red line seems rather odd and I have not seen anything like that. However, it does not seem to be something to be worried about. Unless the area is warm and tender (signs of inflammation) you need not worry. Please confirm if it has been there since birth. If not, I would like to know when and how it appeared. I am trying to evaluate the poossibility of a hemangioma, a proliferation of blood vessels under the skin. If that is the case, there is nothing to worry about.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 hours later)

Dear doctor, this does not exists since birth and it was observed since Sunday-4 days bck all of a sudden.Thankfuly, the area is not warm and tender and if after pressing that part, it does not hurt her. I also applied few baby lotion and rash cream but that does not seem to help. Pls advice.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Just wait and observe

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for clarifying. Since there are no inflammatory signs I would insist you not to bother and to leave it on its own. No need to apply anything. Just wait and observe.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee