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A member asked:
My 18 month old has viral exanthem, is there anything i can use for the itch besides cortisone?
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Yes: Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Not sure i would use cortisone in the first place. Cortisone turns off the anti-inflammatory process and that is the process by which the viral exanthem will ultimately be eliminated.
Answered 7/17/2013
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Aveeno (oatmeal) bath/caledryl: Aveeno (oatmeal) bath can be very soothing for itching, also dabbing application of caledryl. Benedryl is harmless and worth trying before using cortisone.
Answered 9/29/2016
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