Suggest Remedies For Persistent Itchy Red Rashes On The Skin

Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016

Question: I have several areas on my skin where I have an itching red rash. I originally thought it had to be one of the "poisons" (ivy, sumac) but is too persistent. The symptoms started about two weeks ago. I spent the July 4th weekend in the NC mountains and spent time outdoors hiking in the woods.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide further information.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir

I can certainly understand your concern.

I have worked through your attached images as well.

Before guiding you further ,I would like to know, if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms SINCE THE ONSET OF RASH.

1.Associated fever ?

2.Nausea or Vomiting?

3.Pain in the abdomen?

4. Any Other significant systemic symptoms?

Once I receive your answers, I will process your query further and provide accurate therapeutic assessment.

Thank you

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

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (14 hours later)

The answer to all your questions above is, no.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible allergen(unidentified)rash?

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

In such a case, this could be an allergen induced skin rash.

I generally prescribe oral pills of Montelukast 10 mg and Levocetrizine 5 mg once a day at bedtime for 2 weeks to help in resolution of symptoms.

Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these pills to you.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad