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Suspecting of chicken pox
My daughter has 4 to 5 rashes which are red in colour on skin, my family suspecting chicken pox can I use caladryl lotion as a precautionary measure on rashes
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Need to see the skin lesions to diagnose whether its chicken pox, kindly consult a Dermatologist.
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Without seeing can't diagnose...It's viral infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation with photo
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Surat
Share pics and confirm the diagnosis
Specific treatment may be required to prevent complications
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Dr. V.Srikanth Reddy
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Calamine cannot treatment if it's chickenpox specific medication required
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Noida
Plz avoid self medication..
Connect online with pictures for proper assessment and detailed prescription.
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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