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What Causes Horrible Red Rash Under Knees In A Kid?

Hi! My almost 2 year old daughter has a horrible red rash under both of her knees. I initially thought it s eczema and applied many creams that supposed to help with this kind of rash. However, it is not going away. actually getting worse.It s very itchy and my daughter scratches it all the time to the point that it s bleeding. My friend saw it today and told me that her daughter had a similar rash and it was a fungus. Is it possible? Can I use anything over the counter to see if it works before I take her to the doctor? (the same friend told me that local pharmacist recommended trying cream for athlete s foot.Is it safe?) Thank you in advance!!!!!
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,

I have gone through your query and it seems to be a case of eczematous rash, I don’t think it is a fungal infection.

I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily along with the frequent and regular application of a moisturizing cream on the entire body 3/4 times in a day. All give her antihistaminic syrup.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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What Causes Horrible Red Rash Under Knees In A Kid?

Hello, I have gone through your query and it seems to be a case of eczematous rash, I don’t think it is a fungal infection. I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily along with the frequent and regular application of a moisturizing cream on the entire body 3/4 times in a day. All give her antihistaminic syrup. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist