What to do for my 6-year-old child who suddenly has itchy skin with small rashes?
kahapon po biglang nagkaroon ng kati kati ang anak ko sa balat maliliit po na mga pantal..kating kati po siya gang ngaun..ano po ang dapat ko gawin. 6 years old po ang bata.
How long has your child been experiencing the itching and rashes?:
- Less than 1 dayHow severe is the itching for your child?:
- Moderate — bothersomeHave you noticed any triggers for the rash or itching?:
- New foodsAre there any other symptoms accompanying the rash?:
- NoneHas your child had any similar skin issues in the past?:
- No, this is the first timeWhat treatments, if any, have you tried so far?:
- Home remediesHow is your child's overall health apart from the rash?:
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Doctors' responses
Hello dear I think it is candidiasis. It will require comprehensive evaluation Please follow below precautions and medication for improvement Topical Antifungals powders-Clotrimazole- Candid/clomed/clozed twice a day for 15 days Micogel to be applied topically Nizoral for Skin application Terbinafine 250 mg twice a day for 5 days ( oral) Tolnaftate ointment
2. Oral Antifungal Medications Fluconazole Diflucan Itraconazole -Sporanox ( on prescription by general physician only) in addition Apply lulliconazole or fusidic acid topical application twice a day for 5 days Prevent moisture contamination Dry the involved organ In addition please reduce the dosage to half amount as per child weight
In case of no improvement consult general physician (medicine) for better clarity Hopefully you recover soon Regards
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