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What Is The Treatment For Rash On Body Due To Dog's Scratch?

my daughter got scratched by our dog on her face. 3 days later she has a rash on the scratch and other parts of her body. i took her to the doctor and all they did was give her TRIMACINOLONE ACETONIDE CREAM USP, 0.025%. it doesnt seem to be working and spreading fast.
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for rash on body due to dog's scratch.

After reading your query the closest possibility of your problem appears to be "allergic dermatitis". This is a condition caused by bursting of allergy producing cells known as "mast cells". As the chemical inside them is released causes the kind of rash which you mentioned.
There are many factors inducing the increased number and activity of these cells.
Kindly follow the suggestions below:
-Apply fluticasone cream 2 times a day.
-You can do cold water compresses to reduce the intensity of itching.
-Do not scratch or rub the skin as it can lead to further aggravation.
-you can give her oral anti histamine like loratadine or levocetrizine under medical advise.

The most important thing is whether your dog is immunized or not. If your dog is immunized then there is no need to worry. If not then should go for immediate rabies vaccination done. If you have not gone for tetanus vaccination then the same is also necessary.

Despite above measures if the problem is not getting better then it is better to consult a dermatologist for best guidance.

Take care.
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What Is The Treatment For Rash On Body Due To Dog's Scratch?

Hi, I can understand your concern for rash on body due to dog s scratch. After reading your query the closest possibility of your problem appears to be allergic dermatitis . This is a condition caused by bursting of allergy producing cells known as mast cells . As the chemical inside them is released causes the kind of rash which you mentioned. There are many factors inducing the increased number and activity of these cells. Kindly follow the suggestions below: -Apply fluticasone cream 2 times a day. -You can do cold water compresses to reduce the intensity of itching. -Do not scratch or rub the skin as it can lead to further aggravation. -you can give her oral anti histamine like loratadine or levocetrizine under medical advise. The most important thing is whether your dog is immunized or not. If your dog is immunized then there is no need to worry. If not then should go for immediate rabies vaccination done. If you have not gone for tetanus vaccination then the same is also necessary. Despite above measures if the problem is not getting better then it is better to consult a dermatologist for best guidance. Take care.