Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rash On Left Side Of Rib Cage

Posted on Thu, 18 Jun 2015

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Question : I have a rash around my left rib cage. it is not spreading. it is only on the left side, and it is very itchy. it is slightly raised. what I can use to reduce the itch or treat it.

Answered by Dr. Sara Garcia (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cortisone cream

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using our service. You need to use a cortisone cream to help the rash.Other option is benadry anti itch cream. Both are over the counter,no prescriptions needed. Calamine lotion is another alternative to relieve the itching.
I hope this advise will be helpful
Dr.Sara

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sara Garcia (22 hours later)

Thankyou for the response. I had initially attached a picture of the rash to the question I asked earlier . Hopefully you looked at it . Im not sure if it's shingles or something else, hopefully not , but it would be great if you could let me know. Thanks .

Answered by Dr. Sara Garcia (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
dear

Detailed Answer:
If it is just a rash, most likely is not shingles, because this gives a painful blister and rash, only in one side of the body.
DrSara

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar