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What Causes Red Blotches On Penis And Scrotum?
my 8 year old son has red blotches on his penis and scrotum.some have popped up in the last couple hours,he is currently taking augmenton for another infection.he has 2 spots on his stomach also.could this be chicken pox or an allergic reaction to the augmenton?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
It could be an allergic eruption.
As a first line management, you can take antihistamines like Cetirizine for symptomatic relief.
You can also apply topical antibiotics and steroid creams also.
If symptoms persist better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It could be an allergic eruption.
As a first line management, you can take antihistamines like Cetirizine for symptomatic relief.
You can also apply topical antibiotics and steroid creams also.
If symptoms persist better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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