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Viral rash - itchy

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nonomo · 10/07/2026 19:44

My 7 month old has a really bad viral rash. She is itching like mad every night. Doctor gave us a cream to apply & they’ve also prescribed Piriton.

She is absolutely horrendous every night. Itching like mad. She’s crying and waking up constantly. I’ve put mitts on her hands but she’s rubbing these against the itch instead.

Has anyone got any ideas? We bath her before bed with some oat eczema sachet, apply the cream, give her calpol and Piriton but nothing is helping the itching.

Does anyone have any other ideas? 😩

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HopeHelpCompassionforAll · 11/07/2026 07:39

Are you sure she isn't reacting to food/drink? Sometimes that can be a common cause of really bad skin conditions.

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