my son has excema and i want to know how much hydrocortisone to yse?

Question

How long does it take for eczema to go away with hydrocortisone 1%?

Answer 1

HC cream; moisturize: With mild or moderate eczema, hydrocortisone 1% cream (use a thin coat on the rash twice a day, for 4-8 days) is cheap, found at most stores, and works well. Daily moisturizing cream (Cetaphil, CeraVe, Eucerin, etc.) used 2-4 times a day helps to heal eczema and to prevent return of the rash. One can avoid creams with lanolin, aloe, or fragrances if sensitive to those ingredients. Avoid soaps.

Answer 2

Possibly allergic: The rash should be examined to see if it is indeed allergic, and if so, is it related to the medicine or something else. Although this could be an allergic reaction, studies show that as many as 90% of people who report they are allergic to a medication actually have no allergy when tested.

Answer 3

It could be either: Most of the time, this rash is going to be something other than the antibiotic, including the infection for which your child is taking the antibiotic, a viral infection, a fungal infection or something totally unrelated. However, if it started while he was still taking the antibiotic, it should be checked by a medical provider to make sure it is not a reaction, allergic or otherwise, to the med.

Answer 4

Circular rash: A circular rash speaks more against an allergic reaction and speaks more some other cause. A fungus comes to mind and the possibility of granuloma annulare as a possibility is possible. Granuloma annulare is a benign rash for which we have no idea what causes it.

Answer 5

Multifactorial: Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to cleft palate anomaly. Genetically, you cannot do anything. Certain prescription medications such as steroids, medications used to control epilepsy, etc are associated with this risk. Any medication use during pregnancy should be with caution.

Answer 6

Genetic consultation: Some cleft palates run in families and are inherited, others are not. Dna testing can be done to identify some of those that are inherited. You should discuss this with your OB and get a referral to a genetics counselor or medical geneticist for more information.

Answer 7

Maybe: Traditionally, the diagnosis is made at the time of birth by physical examination. Recent advances in prenatal diagnosis have allowed obstetricians to diagnose facial clefts in utero. Genetic factors contributing to cleft lip and cleft palate formation have been identified for some cases, but knowledge about genetic factors that contribute to the more common isolated cases of cleft lip is sketchy.

Answer 8

About 30% of cleft : Palates are associated with a genetic syndrome. You can ask your OB for a referral to a prenatal genetic counselor, who'll ask you for a 3-generation family history of problems with vision, hearing , bones & joints, motor & cognitive development. If recommended, a second-trimester 3-d fetal ultrasound may show a cleft palate if baby's face is turned just right for visualizing the palate.

Answer 9

Yes: They may take an xray and see where the pennies are. Depending on their location the doctor may want you to watch for them to pass through (they will come out in your child's poop) or may go in and take them out via an endoscopy.

Answer 10

Yes: Most likely, the pennies are not the cause. The stomach and intestine are remarkably capable of retracting and avoiding a sharp object. A penny is not sharp, and not very large, either. Pennies generally pass through the intestine without any issues. If you monitor the stool for passage of the penny, you will know when it is gone. If stomachache becomes problematic, however, see your doctor.

Answer 11

Ibuprofen and aloe: If sunburn is mild and focal, Hydrocortisone twice daily for a week can help. I find that Ibuprofen orally 4 times a day, and frequent application of aloe containing lotion has best efficacy. If more severe, your doctor may add a prescription strength topical steroid and/or silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) to opened areas.

Answer 12

Check-up: How high is fever? What colors is drainage from nose? There could be many causes. Illness in children is most likely a virus and symptomatic control is usually all that is needed. I would advise you to a make an appointment with his pediatrician if you are concerned.

Answer 13

Observe: Clear runny nose with a fever usually means viral infection.Treat fever and runny nose. If runny nose persist beyond 7-10 days with persistent fever, your child will need to be seen for possible bacterial infection - sinus, ear, throat , overlapping pneumonia etc.Prompt medical treatment, if at any time his condition has worsened!

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