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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Bumps On Thigh & Arm

Hi my son is ten and has developed an itchy bumps on his inner thighs and are spreading to arms and chest ,, Trying kalamine lotion but says it helps for a bit then they get itchy shortly after putting it on. I thought it was allergies to something out side Should I wait a few days then if not better take him to a doctor
posted on Fri, 23 May 2014
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Hello.

Thank you for asking at HCM.

From your history I get impression your son is having what we call "urticaria". They can be due to allergy or infection.

I would suggest your son to take antihistamines like levocetirizine or cetirizine for 3-5 days. If they do not improve or they worsen, I would suggest you to consult a pediatrician.

If your son has excessive sweating, I would suggest him to avoid activities which produce sweating for a few days. I would also suggest to avoid woolen clothes and tight clothing (if he is wearing) and it will be best if he can wear loose, cotton clothes.

I hope this will help your son.

Wish your son quick recovery and best of the health.

Regards.
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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Bumps On Thigh & Arm

Hello. Thank you for asking at HCM. From your history I get impression your son is having what we call urticaria . They can be due to allergy or infection. I would suggest your son to take antihistamines like levocetirizine or cetirizine for 3-5 days. If they do not improve or they worsen, I would suggest you to consult a pediatrician. If your son has excessive sweating, I would suggest him to avoid activities which produce sweating for a few days. I would also suggest to avoid woolen clothes and tight clothing (if he is wearing) and it will be best if he can wear loose, cotton clothes. I hope this will help your son. Wish your son quick recovery and best of the health. Regards.