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Is Hydrocortisone Cream Advisable To Treat Redness And Swelling On The Arm?
my son is having a slight allergic reaction to his second hep a shot. His arm in that area is red, swollen, itchy and warm. I have given him benedryl for the itch about 3 hours ago. It seems to have helped the itch for now, but is still swollen, red, and warm. The spot is about as big a round as a tennis ball. Is there something i can use at home to treat it? Will hydrocortizone cream help?
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
No hydrocortisone cream might not help your son. Cream is fro topical application and will be helpful if the allergic reaction has occurred to any kind of topical formulation.
But hep A shot is either given subcutaneously or intramuscular. So a topical application of hydrocortisone cream may not help much. For my patient, I would recommend a repeat doses of benedryl and the total daily dosage depends upon the weight of the child.
If the swelling does not come down even after this, then we can think of alternatives. I hope the above information helps you. Thanks.
But hep A shot is either given subcutaneously or intramuscular. So a topical application of hydrocortisone cream may not help much. For my patient, I would recommend a repeat doses of benedryl and the total daily dosage depends upon the weight of the child.
If the swelling does not come down even after this, then we can think of alternatives. I hope the above information helps you. Thanks.
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