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Have Red Itchy Bumps That Turned Into A Patchy Red

Posted on Mon, 25 Feb 2019

Question: Have red itchy bumps that turned into a patchy red rash all over upper body, mostly where skin was burned in 2012

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Eczematous rash, topical steroid, antihistaminic, moisturizing lotion

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photographs.
It seems to be eczematous rash.
I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream diluted in a moisturizing lotion in the ratio of 1:3 on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to answer any further queries.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (25 minutes later)

what would cause a rash like this. Never before have I had something so irritating and not know what it is or how to treat it.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Eczematous rash, could be allergic, drug related or without any cause

Detailed Answer:
It seems to be an eczematous rash which can be allergic in nature, associated with drugs and can occur without any cause.
It will respond to topical steroids and antihistaminics.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj