I am so overwhelmed. Drew’s rash isn’t better even though we’re using ketoconazole shampoo all over his body every day AND he’s taken oral medication for three days.
The rash is on his face, arms, and the trunk of his body. The patches of skin that are irritated are really dry and flaky. I’ve tried putting lotion on him and I’ve tried NOT putting lotion on to see which is better and I really can’t tell. So I’m continuing to use lotion for now.
We’ve been staying out of the heat – only going for small walks in the morning and he’s getting at least two baths a day. During one of the baths we use the ketoconazole and the other bath is just plain lukewarm water. And every other day I’m using his regular shampoo and bar soap (that has a bit of lotion in it).
I feel helpless with all of this and very, very frustrated. I called his pediatrician yesterday and they said to stop the oral medicine and keep trying the shampoo. If I haven’t seen an improvement by Monday morning, I’m taking him back to the doctor.
