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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On Arm And Shoulder During Pregnancy
Question: Iam 19 weeks pregnant got these rashes on my arm n shoulder suddenly
Brief Answer:
Likely to be allergic.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
I have seen the attached images. The rash sees to be due to an allergy or an insect bite.
* Avoid scrubbing your skin.
* Use as little soap as possible. Use gentle cleansers instead.
* Avoid applying cosmetic lotions or ointments directly on the rash.
* Use warm (not hot) water for cleaning. XXXXXXX dry, don't rub.
* Eliminate any newly added cosmetics or lotions.
* Leave the affected area exposed to the air as much as possible.
* Try calamine medicated lotion.
* Hydrocortisone cream (1%) is available without a prescription and may soothe many such rashes.
The rashes usually take 5-7 days to disappear.
You can also take tab. Benadryl to reduce any itching.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Likely to be allergic.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
I have seen the attached images. The rash sees to be due to an allergy or an insect bite.
* Avoid scrubbing your skin.
* Use as little soap as possible. Use gentle cleansers instead.
* Avoid applying cosmetic lotions or ointments directly on the rash.
* Use warm (not hot) water for cleaning. XXXXXXX dry, don't rub.
* Eliminate any newly added cosmetics or lotions.
* Leave the affected area exposed to the air as much as possible.
* Try calamine medicated lotion.
* Hydrocortisone cream (1%) is available without a prescription and may soothe many such rashes.
The rashes usually take 5-7 days to disappear.
You can also take tab. Benadryl to reduce any itching.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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