HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Having Red Rash On Chest, Blisters On Forearm. What It Could Be?

Posted on Sat, 18 May 2013

Question: I have a red rash on my chest for the last 5-6 days, yesterday some blisters developed on my forearm. What could be?

Answered by Dr. Sudarshan (2 hours later)

Hi XXXXXX
Thanks for writing in.
Ive gone through the images.
The condition can be milliaria,insect bite ,herpes zoster etc.
Also I would like to know-
Is there any itching/pain over the area?
Is it spreading /static?
Do you have fever /malaise?
Do you had any recent outdoor activity?
Any change in cosmetics/soap/perfume etc?

Can you upload better close up images of the area.

Answer the above questions and we can continue the discussion here.
I will be available for follow up.

Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudarshan (32 minutes later)

Is there any itching/pain over the area?
Some itching...
Is it spreading /static?
seems static
Do you have fever /malaise?
no fever, maybe mild malaise...
Do you had any recent outdoor activity?
went to the beach sunday, but this is first time this has happend
Any change in cosmetics/soap/perfume etc?
no

working on the pictures

Follow up: Dr. Sudarshan (20 minutes later)

uploaded 2 more pics

Answered by Dr. Sudarshan (36 hours later)

Hi Again,
Ive gone through the new pics uploaded.
It appears to be insect bite with eczematisation.
You need to take tab.Zyrtec twice daily and apply hydrocortisone cream 1% over the area . The rash should subside by 7-8 days.
Hope this helps.
I will be available for follow up.
Regards

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar