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My 7yr old has developed some sort of skin irritation in the webbed part of his hand between the thumb and forefinger. it seems to be spreading?
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SKIN INFECION: Can be because of contact with some irritant/ scabies/ allergic reaction to something. Wash the hand with soap and water to remove the offending agent. Can use otc 1% Hydrocortisone cream twice daily. If not better, check with his pediatrician.
Answered 12/30/2014
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