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Itching and rash
My child is 14 month old. He is getting small bumps on body and itching a lot. After 2 week also he is itching that bumps. I am not sure it is mosquito bite or allergy. He had allergy before when he was 6 month old. Now bumps are red and very itchy. What to do?
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The persistent red, itchy bumps in your 14-month-old resemble several common conditions like eczema (atopic dermatitis), hives, or chronic insect bite reactions.Eczema often causes dry, scaly, and intensely itchy patches, while hives appear as raised welts that may shift in location.Given the history of allergies and the two-week duration, it is important to consult a pediatrician to identify the specific cause and rule out infections.To help manage the itching at home, you might use cool compresses, fragrance-free moisturizers, or lukewarm oatmeal baths.Keeping your child's fingernails short can also prevent skin damage and potential secondary infection from scratching.
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Even we are also not sure it is mosquito bite or allergy unless you send the picture over here
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He requires check up and medication probably investigation if not subsiding or the problem is recurrent.
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Consult a doctor.
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
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Surat
This may be due to insect bite hypersensitivity/papular urticaria, allergy, heat rash, or eczema. Recurrent itchy red bumps in this age are commonly triggered by mosquito/insect bites.
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Avoid scratching, keep nails short, use loose cotton clothes, and apply moisturizer/calamine lotion for soothing. Mosquito protection is important.
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If itching is significant, bumps are increasing, there is pus/fever, swelling of lips/eyes, breathing difficulty, or rash persists beyond a few days, kindly consult a pediatrician/dermatologist for examination and appropriate anti-allergic treatment. Avoid using steroid creams without medical advice in small children.
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