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Suggest Treatment For An Erythematous Rash
Question: what is this?? a parasite and if so what kind and how do I get rid of it they look really big!!.
Brief Answer:
Erythematous rash, antihistamines and local calamine recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hi Ms. XXXXXXX
Welcome to health care magic.
I understand your concern regarding the rash.
The picture you have uploaded on our weblink shows an erythematous rash which could be due to various reasons.
But it does not look like a parasitic rash. Rashes in parasitic infections are usually seen in parts of the body exposed like arms, forearm, lower legs, feet, neck and face.
For now I suggest Tab Atarax 25mg twice daily for three days and local application of calamine lotion over the reddened area.
The rash will decrease within 2-3 days.
I also need more details regarding since when do you have this rash?
Any particular triggering event you would like to share.
Why are you suspecting a parasitic infection?
Please get back with these details so that I can make a more definitive diagnosis.
Thanks.
Erythematous rash, antihistamines and local calamine recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hi Ms. XXXXXXX
Welcome to health care magic.
I understand your concern regarding the rash.
The picture you have uploaded on our weblink shows an erythematous rash which could be due to various reasons.
But it does not look like a parasitic rash. Rashes in parasitic infections are usually seen in parts of the body exposed like arms, forearm, lower legs, feet, neck and face.
For now I suggest Tab Atarax 25mg twice daily for three days and local application of calamine lotion over the reddened area.
The rash will decrease within 2-3 days.
I also need more details regarding since when do you have this rash?
Any particular triggering event you would like to share.
Why are you suspecting a parasitic infection?
Please get back with these details so that I can make a more definitive diagnosis.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I feel this has been going on for a few years has gotten worse and I believe it to be parasitic because it travels and the worst is my face ,forearms and butt under boobs There's also the crawling feeling and itching and at times my legs go on there own!
Brief Answer:
Stool examination to rule out parasitic infection, suspecting intertrigo
Detailed Answer:
Hi Ms. XXXXXXX
Welcome back.
I understand that you have been suffering from this rash like illness for the past few years and it can be very worrisome.
It is true that parasitic rash does travel about 2-3 mm per day which is due to the migrating larvae under the skin. But such rash does not spread suddenly and over such a vast area of skin.
Anyhow to rule out parasitic infection I suggest you get a routine stool examination done.
I suggest you carefully analyse and try to find any particular triggers for occurrence of these rashes like eating some particular food, exposure to sunlight, applying some particular cream or soap, using some particular cosmetic, bed bug or mosquito bites.
If you can pinpoint those events, try avoiding those triggers.
Based on the body parts you have mentioned in your query, I am suspecting intertrigo which occurs in skin folds, under the breasts, on the inner thighs, under armpits, or under belly folds.
This kind of rash is more common in overweight individuals.
It occurs when skin gets infected with yeast or bacteria and becomes raw. It presents with itching and redness.
The best treatment is keeping the areas dry and application of calamine lotion over those areas.
Maintenance of personal hygiene is a must.
The crawling feeling in your legs needs to be examined by a neurologist.
I suggest you get a neurologist opinion for the same.
I hope I have cleared your doubts.
Please get back if any more queries.
Thanks.
Stool examination to rule out parasitic infection, suspecting intertrigo
Detailed Answer:
Hi Ms. XXXXXXX
Welcome back.
I understand that you have been suffering from this rash like illness for the past few years and it can be very worrisome.
It is true that parasitic rash does travel about 2-3 mm per day which is due to the migrating larvae under the skin. But such rash does not spread suddenly and over such a vast area of skin.
Anyhow to rule out parasitic infection I suggest you get a routine stool examination done.
I suggest you carefully analyse and try to find any particular triggers for occurrence of these rashes like eating some particular food, exposure to sunlight, applying some particular cream or soap, using some particular cosmetic, bed bug or mosquito bites.
If you can pinpoint those events, try avoiding those triggers.
Based on the body parts you have mentioned in your query, I am suspecting intertrigo which occurs in skin folds, under the breasts, on the inner thighs, under armpits, or under belly folds.
This kind of rash is more common in overweight individuals.
It occurs when skin gets infected with yeast or bacteria and becomes raw. It presents with itching and redness.
The best treatment is keeping the areas dry and application of calamine lotion over those areas.
Maintenance of personal hygiene is a must.
The crawling feeling in your legs needs to be examined by a neurologist.
I suggest you get a neurologist opinion for the same.
I hope I have cleared your doubts.
Please get back if any more queries.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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