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How can i prevent my hands from peeling any more than it already has due to scarlet fever?
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Scarlet fever: The peeling skin is an inflammatory response that has already been initiated. The skin peeling will continue, but the symptoms of pain and itching may be relieved with topical moisturizers. The body's ability to fight any infection can be aided by taking vit c 500mg three times per day for 1 week.
Answered 4/20/2014
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Scarlet fever : The desquamation part appears a week after the resolution of the original " sand paper"like rash that characterizes scarlet fever. It is part of the resolution process and usually is resolved by one month after it starts. I can see you are taking medication so my best recommendation is to finish treatment and the illness will take its way out of your system. If you don't feel any better f/u w/ pcp.
Answered 4/20/2014
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