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Skin allergy in feet 5 month old baby
Hi, baby has got some rashes like in his feet.. he is 5 months 1 week old.. attached photo.. please advise
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it is due to mosquito bite. Just use cotton socks. or use repellant locally apply caladryl lotion. take all precautions for mosquito. lots of cases of malaria and degue are reported.
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Looks like scabies. Treatment requires detailed guidance. Please consult a pediatrician directly
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Greetings
Is anyone in the family also have these???
Any other body part like hands, chest!!
Seems to be scabies
If other family members or caretaker has!!
Apply calamine lotion over it….2-3 times
If yellow pustules develop then only antibiotics
Treat the other family member if affected
Wash all clothes and beddings in warm water….
Regards
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Dr. Abhishek Madhura
Pediatrician
18 yrs exp
Nagpur
Check mouth cavity for ulcers and palms also. Does it itch?
Does he have fever as well?
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could be scabies or viral rash. book appointment for detailed discussion and guidance.
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