Dr. Shanza Ikram
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I am looking to get advice for my 4-year-old son. He has red rashes on various parts of the body. He has large red patches on the lower stomach, upper legs, face, and on his neck. He does not have any skin problems in the past and the rash does not seem to be itchy. I have consulted two doctors. They suspect this condition as a viral infection and we have tried using various creams and antihistamines. There is no improvement in rashes and it becomes worse. We are worried. Please help.
Hi,
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I have gone through the case. Yes, your son can have two possible causes. The first one is a viral infection. For any viral infection, it takes up to six to seven days to get resolved. Your son needs proper bed rest and maintain good hydration. You can give Panadol syrup (Paracetamol) when he has a fever and give him antihistamine when he has rashes. He should have proper nutrition. If any of the above condition is compromised, then I suggest you consult a doctor as soon as possible. The second possible cause is a fungal infection but the chance is very less. Apply Canesten (Clotrimazole) cream two times a day on it.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
He has these rashes for a few weeks and every day it gets spread to other places in the body. Nothing seems to help him. My family doctor told me that it as eczema and suggested having steroid creams. But it did not help him. I had eczema for my whole life and this does not seem to be eczema. We are scared. Please help.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
It does not seem to be eczema. If it is there for a few weeks and it shows spreading, then you can have a viral infection. This can also be due to a fungal infection or something else. I suggest you do a skin biopsy and try to rule out other causes like histiocytosis. You may get the biopsy results after four to five weeks. So definitely, your son needs a proper workup and detailed examination.
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