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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rashes On Chest, Arms, Upper Torso And Thighs

Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016

Question: I have an itchy rash all over my body for a week. I think it's an allergic reaction but it keeps me up at night. What can I do? It's not blustery and not on my face, hands or feet.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
There is a possibility of allergic reaction.
You can take an antihistamine tablet for immediate relief.
Please send me a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

I have enclosed a picture of my rash - primarily on my chest, arms, upper torso and thighs.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It's looking like an allergic reaction.
I treat such cases with a mild steroid cream like cortisone to be applied twice daily for a week, also continue with antihistamine tablet.
This should give you relief.
The cream is available over the counter.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina