Itchy red patch

[zando]

My daughter, who is soon to be 3 yrs old, has a red itchy patch on the inside elbow joint.  She is holding her arm close to her chest and keeping it bent.  She is not complaining of pain, but says that it doesn't itch as much when the arm is bent.  I have tried creams and lotions, thinking it may just be dry skin.  She has had this for 3 days and we are not noticing much change. I don't know what else to do, or if it is worth going to the doctor about.  Any advice would be helpful.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Fungal infections are very commonly found on the folds of skin and this itchy patch can be due to a  fungal infection. The other possibility is of contact dermatitis or allergic reaction. Most cases of fungal infection respond to over-the-counter products, which contain any of several basic ingredients: miconazole, tolnaftate, terbinafine,ketaconazole and clotrimazole. You can consult a pharmacist and get any cream or lotion containing these ingredients.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[Chakravarthy Mazumdar, MBBS]

Hi,
Thanks for query.

It seems that your daughter might having fungal infection.
Apply  anti fungal  cream or lotion .
If no relief consult dermatologist and get diagnosis.

Wish You Good Health