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Question: My husband went in the ocean 2 days ago and has developed a red itchy rash over the parts of his body the suit covered. Today a lump appeared on his forehead. He did not bang it.
Brief Answer:
This sounds like contact dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM. It would seem that he has reacted to the suit, was this a new suit, and if not where was it stored? He has obviously reacted to the suit itself, the benadryl will help with any itching. I would wash the suit before using it again if it an old pair. I hope this helps, good luck and thanks.
This sounds like contact dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM. It would seem that he has reacted to the suit, was this a new suit, and if not where was it stored? He has obviously reacted to the suit itself, the benadryl will help with any itching. I would wash the suit before using it again if it an old pair. I hope this helps, good luck and thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The suit is not new, it has been worn many times. The rash also recedes during the day and becomes red and itchy at night.
Brief Answer:
This still seems like contact dermatitis.
Detailed Answer:
As long as it does not get worse or spread to more parts of the body I would watch it. Also if he starts to get a swollen lip and or difficulty breathing he needs to rush to an ER. Good luck.
This still seems like contact dermatitis.
Detailed Answer:
As long as it does not get worse or spread to more parts of the body I would watch it. Also if he starts to get a swollen lip and or difficulty breathing he needs to rush to an ER. Good luck.
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Dr. Raju A.T
I never mentioned a swollen lip. I said bump on the forehead
Brief Answer:
I mentioned swollen lip as that would be systemic signs.
Detailed Answer:
I am aware that you did not say swollen lip, however, a swollen lip and difficulty breathing are a good indication that the reaction is continuing and getting worse, that is why I mentioned it. Thanks
I mentioned swollen lip as that would be systemic signs.
Detailed Answer:
I am aware that you did not say swollen lip, however, a swollen lip and difficulty breathing are a good indication that the reaction is continuing and getting worse, that is why I mentioned it. Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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