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I Have What I Think Is A Heat Rash On
Question: I have what i think is a heat rash on my lower chest area. Red itchy and burning sensation, red spots. What is best way to deal with this?
Brief Answer:
can add oral antihistamines and anti inflammatory meds
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is definitely possible that it is a heat rash. Another possibility would be shingles since this also causes a painful or uncomfortable rash.
Treatment would consist of: (1)continue the cortizone
(2)oral antihistamine such as benadryl or zyrtec or allegra or loratidine
(3)anti inflammatory medication (would reduce the burning) eg ibuprofen or naproxen or cataflam
If the spots start to look like water bumps that then open , it may be shingles (if you have a previous history of chicken pox)- then using an oral anti viral agent would be helpful
I hope this helps, feel free to ask other questions
can add oral antihistamines and anti inflammatory meds
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is definitely possible that it is a heat rash. Another possibility would be shingles since this also causes a painful or uncomfortable rash.
Treatment would consist of: (1)continue the cortizone
(2)oral antihistamine such as benadryl or zyrtec or allegra or loratidine
(3)anti inflammatory medication (would reduce the burning) eg ibuprofen or naproxen or cataflam
If the spots start to look like water bumps that then open , it may be shingles (if you have a previous history of chicken pox)- then using an oral anti viral agent would be helpful
I hope this helps, feel free to ask other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
if it is shingles then what should i do?
Brief Answer:
antivirals would shorten the course
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry for the delayed reply
If it is shingles then you can use an anti viral medication prescribed by your doctor to help the rash resolve faster and decrease the severity
eg acyclovir, valacyclovir
You can also consider speaking to your doctor about the shingles vaccine
antivirals would shorten the course
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry for the delayed reply
If it is shingles then you can use an anti viral medication prescribed by your doctor to help the rash resolve faster and decrease the severity
eg acyclovir, valacyclovir
You can also consider speaking to your doctor about the shingles vaccine
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
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