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My 10 Year Old Son Picks At Both Of His
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Tue, 27 Aug 2019
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Question : my 10 year old son picks at both of his arms and his back. he has been diagnosed with keratosis pilarisis. i have hsv 2 and i am worried i gave it to him through a dirty towel or by touching him. i did not have it when i was pregnant with him. they do not blister or cluster or are not on a red base. i enclosed a picture.
Brief Answer:
Regarding Keratosis Pilaris and HSV infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
Keratosis Pilaris (KPs) are common in those with dry skin.. They are raised, follicular, grouped and give a rough appearance to the skin when felt. Those who have KPs frequently also complain of itching, perhaps that is the reason that he picks at his skin. You must use a soothing moisturizer e.g those with colloidal oatmeal.
HSV 2 on the other hand presents with sores or ulcers rather than the rough appearing skin resulting from KPs. Unfortunately I haven't received any image. I request you to kindly upload images of the affected areas in " Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Regarding Keratosis Pilaris and HSV infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
Keratosis Pilaris (KPs) are common in those with dry skin.. They are raised, follicular, grouped and give a rough appearance to the skin when felt. Those who have KPs frequently also complain of itching, perhaps that is the reason that he picks at his skin. You must use a soothing moisturizer e.g those with colloidal oatmeal.
HSV 2 on the other hand presents with sores or ulcers rather than the rough appearing skin resulting from KPs. Unfortunately I haven't received any image. I request you to kindly upload images of the affected areas in " Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
so this does not look like hsv 2 to you?
Brief Answer:
Images not received
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I haven't received the images. Kindly contact customer service of healthcaremagic for assistance on how to send the images. You may mail me the images from your email id at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of the mail as Attention: Dr. Kakkar.
Take care.
Images not received
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I haven't received the images. Kindly contact customer service of healthcaremagic for assistance on how to send the images. You may mail me the images from your email id at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of the mail as Attention: Dr. Kakkar.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
im trying agin to upload from the app please let me know if its successful
Brief Answer:
Just a scratch
Detailed Answer:
thank you.
I have viewed the image. This is just an erosion perhaps from scratching. This is not herpes. I suggest you to use Neosporin ointment, twice daily.
Take care.
Just a scratch
Detailed Answer:
thank you.
I have viewed the image. This is just an erosion perhaps from scratching. This is not herpes. I suggest you to use Neosporin ointment, twice daily.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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