What Causes Rashes On The Back And Stomach In A Child?

Posted on Sat, 15 Oct 2016

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Question : My 7 month son has rashes all over his back and stomach. These are spreading very fast and leaves a mark as well. In some places concentration is so large that it appears like a big ring worm. or may be these are ring worms itself. not sure if it itch.We are applying the cream that our pediatrician prescribed but thats not helping. Please suggest what it is and what is the remedy

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like endogenous eczema, mild steroid & moisturising lotion

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it is looking like a case of endogenous eczema.
If I was his treating doctor I would recommend him to apply mild steroid cream like clobetasone cream on the affected areas twice daily along with a good quality moisturising lotion like venussia lotion or Cetaphil moisturising lotion on the entire body twice daily for 10-14 days.
Besides this make him wear cotton clothes, keep him in cool airy environment and use mild soap for bathing.
This should resolve the problem.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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