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How Can An Itchy Rash On The Cheek Be Treated?

My mother had what we thought a scratch on her cheek...the next few days it appears to have gotten a lot bigger, crusty scab, some clear drainage (not much), and red as fire...she says it itches also...could this be a cold sore or more like a staph infection...she is 80 and doesnt recall scratching her face...ty
Mon, 8 Jan 2018
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Try calamine lotion
-Apply hydrocortisone cream 4 times a day until the itch is gone.
-Do not scratch the rash
-Try cold compresses
-Keep the area cool and moist.Stay out of the sun.
-Wear cotton clothing. Do not wear wool and synthetic fabrics next to your skin.
-Use gentle soaps, such as Basis, Cetaphil, Dove, or Oil of Olay, and use as little soap as possible. Do not use deodorant soaps.
-Wash your clothes with a mild soap, rather than a detergent. Rinse twice to remove all traces of the soap. Do not use strong detergents.
-Do not let the skin become too dry.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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How Can An Itchy Rash On The Cheek Be Treated?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are : -Try calamine lotion -Apply hydrocortisone cream 4 times a day until the itch is gone. -Do not scratch the rash -Try cold compresses -Keep the area cool and moist.Stay out of the sun. -Wear cotton clothing. Do not wear wool and synthetic fabrics next to your skin. -Use gentle soaps, such as Basis, Cetaphil, Dove, or Oil of Olay, and use as little soap as possible. Do not use deodorant soaps. -Wash your clothes with a mild soap, rather than a detergent. Rinse twice to remove all traces of the soap. Do not use strong detergents. -Do not let the skin become too dry. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!