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Allergic Reaction to Cephalexin
Asked by M.E. from Sacramento
on November 19, 2008
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To make a long story short...my otherwise very healthy 4 y/o was prescribed cephalexin (and also at the same time griseofulvin) last week on Thursday. In hindsight, af...
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- Serious Side Effects of Cephalexin Some cephalexin side effects can indicate a potentially serious complication. If you experience any of these problems, stop taking ...
- Please try Aloe Vera. It heals skin "magically". It has to be the pulp or pure form of it, not just lotion that contains it. I have tried it on burns, cuts and rashes ...
- I have had allergic reactions to multiple antibiotics and it takes a long time for the rashes to go away. In fact, for me, they continued to get worse for 5-7 days AF...
Allergy?
Asked by E.D. from Boston
on June 27, 2010
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My 8 month has redness/small bumps under her eyes. There is no pus & she doesn't seem bothered. Ped said it could be contact dermatitis & gave erythromycin ointment 4...
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- Have you tried Aveeno Hydrocortizone Cream? That stuff gets rid of and controls everything it seems. Use small amounts twice daily...that should do the trick. It's ...
- It could be a dust/dust mite allergy...even if you just ran the sweeper, you are still stirring the dust up--especially at floor level. Do you have any pets? It's po...
- Is it possible that she's reacting to chemicals in carpeting? Carpets tend to outgas for many years. This could be from the carpet itself, or the padding or glue und...
Allergic to Bug Bites
Asked by A. from Lakeland
on September 25, 2006
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My 4 year old is extrememly sensitive to bug bites. When most people get bit by a flea or ant it just makes a little red bump, but on my daughther it causes a much lar...
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- The same thing happened to us. My little guy had some many little bumps all over him it mad me so sad. We put Liquid benadryl on his legs which help then hell faster b...
- A., I have always had a severe reaction to bug bites. If I get too many mosquito bites I will even get a fever. The bites also last several weeks. For years I have ...
- It seems like such a simple solution. Get rid of the animals. I can't imagine exposing your child to constant pain just to have cats. Kids come first. A. Mother ...
Allergies and Keratosis Pilaris? Is My Son's Ped. Right?
Asked by E.S. from Los Angeles
on March 14, 2008
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Hi folks,
My son has a rash on his legs that he's had for several months. The doctor back then diagnosed it as Keratosis Pilaris, a genetic skin condition (I don't...
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- My whole family has allergies. My son has asthma and my daughter has had constant sinus infections because of the drianage turning into infection. Our house is full of...
- I have keratosis pilaris too. It showed up after my second pregnancy. My son also has it on the backs of his arms. Dermatologist recommended lotions high in lactic aci...
- I have Keratosis Pilaris and my sons will probably too. Try lotions with Urea in it or AHA (or see if your dr. can perscribe you the lotion for it). However, if you us...
3 Yr Old Daughter Has Really Bad Rash on Her Body!
Asked by J.B. from Washington DC
on July 17, 2010
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My daughter has always had what the doctors said is eczema since the time she was born. So I have used any and all lotions (Aquaphor,hydrocortizone cream,eucerin,aveen...
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- I found your story extremely sad!! It literally almost brought me to tears! You honestly could have been describing my exact childhood. I have had skin problems ever s...
- My son has suffered from bouts of eczema since he began solid foods at 6 months. He's now 6 years old. The heat always makes it worse. With age, his bouts with eczema ...
- We are in the exact same boat as you. My sons hands are itching like crazy. The dr. did not know what it is. We did several days of claratin and lotions, but it did no...
Hives?
Asked by L.G. from St. Louis
on April 16, 2008
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My 10 month daughter has had a rough winter. On New Year's Eve she came down with RSV, which took about 2 weeks to clear up and get her back to normal. Then on the s...
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- I just was hospitalized with an allergic reaction to ammoxycillin 2 days after I had finished my 10 day dose. I have taken ammoxycillin for 30+ years, for various inf...
- I don't know about the hives for your daughter but thought I would share my story. When I was 5 and beginning school, I would get hives. Sometimes the hives would ge...
- L., I am a mom of a 16 month old boy and we also had a really bad winter. He broke out it rashes a few times while he was sick....for him, it was a viral rash. And y...
My 4 Year Old Son Is Constantly Itching All Over
Asked by J.K. from Cincinnati
on July 27, 2009
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My son is 4 years old, and he is constantly itchy!!! I've been online trying to figure it out, but I'm so confused. He itches pretty much all over the body, but ther...
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- have you tried changing laundry soap and double rinsing your laundry - if he's allergic, he is exposed to soap residue in all his clothing, towels, sheets and pillow c...
- Along with the other suggestions made, I would also throw in the idea of just plain old dry skin. A good lotion or moisturizer would be good; apply it every day and a...
- Hi J. ~ I would stop trying to diagnose this myself and take him to the doctor. If no underlying reason for the itchiness can be found, try withholding all dairy a...
My Toddler Is Itchy - What to Use
Asked by J.M. from Norfolk
on June 30, 2008
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My almost 3 year old daughter keeps saying she is itchy all over but I don't see anything. I tried monistat down there and bug creme other places, I have tried lotion...
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- Please call the doctor - it could be a food or medication allergy. It also could be poison oak. Either way, see what products your doctor says are dafe for a c...
- You might try anti-itch creme if it is a small area or benedryl if she itches all over. If these work then she may have allergies. You might just want to talk to your...
- do they have benadryl cream? something for toddlers? how bout an oatmeal bath,aveeno?
Daughter Scratching
Asked by C.B. from Indianapolis
on May 1, 2008
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Hi there moms. I have a beautiful, healty, happy, 3 year old daughter. I had noticed this past winter that she would scratch at her feet or hands while she would sit...
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- Well to make you happy aleast she don't do what mind does is pull at a bug bite or anything that is scrached at. But my dr. didn't do anything about my child but gave ...
- I get that same exact thing. I feel like my whole body itches all the way down to the bone. I think I could scratch my feet, hands, ankles, etc till I bleed and still ...
- My sons have eczema. Try using Cetaphil soap in the bath to wash. The dermatologist told us to stay away from scented soaps and use Cetaphil. Follow up with Cetaphil c...
Itchy Skin
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on August 26, 2006
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Hi!
I feel as if I have hit a brick wall and sometimes feel as if I am nuts.
I have been going around and around with our pediatricians regarding my 1 year ol...
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- K., You are NOT making a big deal out of this. Call Dr. Gary Oberg! He is a pediatrician and an allergist. He treats all kinds of problems and does not believe in ...
- We have a great pediatric dermatiologist. Her name is Annette Wagner. She can be reached thru the Children's Memorial main number in the city and has offices in the ...
- I have a two year old son who had one asthma attack and since it ran in the family the dr assummed it was and since he has eczema too that is linked to asthma, he did ...
