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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?
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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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

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What Causes Red Blotches On Penis And Scrotum?

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