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How To Get Rid Of Skin Rash?

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Posted on Wed, 12 Feb 2014
Question: what could this be? it has came and gone few times over 3 wks and triple antibiotic ointment makes it worse.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (4 hours later)
Brief Answer: Ecchymosis or allergic Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks of your query. I have seen the image you have attached. Based on the appearance of the rash you have I can think of two possibilities. It could be an Ecchymosis which occurs secondary to low platelet count. his can be diagnosed by getting the platelet count estimated. The low platelet count could be due to either viral infection or due to blood disorders. recurrent rash at the same place does indicate Ecchymosis. In here the rash usually gets darker as time passes. Or It could be an allergic rash to a known or unknown allergen also could be secondary to an insect bite. In here the rash is associated with mild itch and feeling of warmth around the rash. A blood tests called Absolute Eosinophil count is done to confirm the diagnosis. I suggest you to get the above mentioned blood tests and meanwhile take a dose of Benadryl to get rid of the rash, as it may work if its due to allergy. Wish you good health. Regards,
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How To Get Rid Of Skin Rash?

Brief Answer: Ecchymosis or allergic Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks of your query. I have seen the image you have attached. Based on the appearance of the rash you have I can think of two possibilities. It could be an Ecchymosis which occurs secondary to low platelet count. his can be diagnosed by getting the platelet count estimated. The low platelet count could be due to either viral infection or due to blood disorders. recurrent rash at the same place does indicate Ecchymosis. In here the rash usually gets darker as time passes. Or It could be an allergic rash to a known or unknown allergen also could be secondary to an insect bite. In here the rash is associated with mild itch and feeling of warmth around the rash. A blood tests called Absolute Eosinophil count is done to confirm the diagnosis. I suggest you to get the above mentioned blood tests and meanwhile take a dose of Benadryl to get rid of the rash, as it may work if its due to allergy. Wish you good health. Regards,