Could My Child’s Underarm Rash Be From Detergent, Or Should I Worry About COVID-19?

Posted on Thu, 7 May 2020

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Question : Today I was my son has some serious rashes under both arms, he said for a few days. Then I get home and read about rashes and covid 19. He is 10 and hos mom thinks its from a change in detergent. I have a pic can I send that?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding rash on underarms

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service. I have gone through your query and I have viewed the Image.

This could be a hives/ dermatitis to some exogenous agent or a detergent or could be either pityriasis rosea which can present as red patches and may involve body sites like arms and trunk, not necessarily simultaneously. I suggest you to give him an oral antihistamine e.g. cetirizine syrup 5mg/5ml, 5ml once a day. Topically you may use a soothing lotion for now e.g. calamine lotion, however, if it evolves and involves other areas then do let me know.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

Regards

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