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Child With Rashes Over Body. Applying Vaseline And Hydrocortisone, Taking Benadryl Did Not Help. Suggestions

Hi my name is Stacey my nine month old daughter has a bad rash over her body took her to the pediatrician last week and was told that she may have psoriasis they suggested that i apply vaseline, hydrocortizon 1% cream, and benadryl until she see a dermatologist, however i have been applying the cream for a week and the itch does not go away any suggestions?
posted on Sat, 13 Apr 2013
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Hi,

Thank you for your query.

Psoriasis is a very uncommon diagnosis in a 9 month old child. I suggest that instead of applying hydrocortisone ointment you just apply a hydrating lotion or oil/vaseline till you see a dermatologist. The hydrating lotion or oil should give some relief to the itching.

I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.

Wishing your daughter an early recovery.

Regards,

Rajiv K Khandelwal
http://goo.gl/SuCjl
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Child With Rashes Over Body. Applying Vaseline And Hydrocortisone, Taking Benadryl Did Not Help. Suggestions

Hi, Thank you for your query. Psoriasis is a very uncommon diagnosis in a 9 month old child. I suggest that instead of applying hydrocortisone ointment you just apply a hydrating lotion or oil/vaseline till you see a dermatologist. The hydrating lotion or oil should give some relief to the itching. I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction. Wishing your daughter an early recovery. Regards, Rajiv K Khandelwal http://goo.gl/SuCjl