My daughter has small pimples that suddenly appeared on Sunday. It's on the inside of her forearm. What should I put on it?

Hello!

Have you gotten a response from your pharmacy?

I looked at the picture you sent. It's hard to get exactly what it is, but based on the photo, the response looks pretty significant.

Could she have come in contact with poison ivy while playing outside? Does it appear to be blistering and blistering with fluid coming out of it? Has she been in contact with a new irritant, such as a new detergent or fabric softener for washing clothes? Does she have a history of eczema? These are a few leads of things that may be at fault, but rashes and skin lesions sometimes occur without finding the culprit.

In any case, it's important to make sure to clean the area with water and mild unscented soap. It could also take a warm well with colloidal oatmeal powder. Applying cold water compresses for about 15-30 minutes several times a day can also relieve the itching, if she has any. Be sure to dry the skin thoroughly afterwards. Finally, if the itching is not relieved, she could try an antihistamine (medication for treating allergic reactions), such as Benadryl, to relieve her and decrease the reaction.

If the lesions do not go away or expand, signs of infection appear (redness, warmth, increased pain, purulent discharge), or a similar reaction develops elsewhere on her body, I would advise seeing a doctor right away.

Also, if she has other symptoms such as fever, nausea/vomiting, or altered general condition (decreased appetite, irritable, etc.), I would also advise you to seek medical attention.

Hopefully this answers your question,

Isabelle Racanelli, pharmacy student

Supervised by Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

With pleasure and I wish him a good recovery! :)