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Suggest Treatment For Reddish Blotches The Chest And Back

Posted on Fri, 14 Jul 2017

Question: Hello. So it just started to warm yp lately and my skin has not been a fan. Very dry getting alot of little karitin bumps. Small red acne like on chest and back and well his morning a larg bloch of red and tonight much larger afte a sweety day a work. Please help and advise

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Is this itchy?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have reviewed the information and attached image. This seems suggestive of urticaria or an allergy. Before I settle on this, I will like to know if this itches or not. Also, what is the working condition like? Are they very hot?

For now, drinking much water and staying cool is very much advised. Excessive sweating might cause irritation and provoke a reaction that presents as blotches/redness. Dressing light and hairy should also be considered.

I hope to hear from you...Waiting...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (11 minutes later)

Yes not so much dry. I would say 1-2 dry 5-6 when sweaty or in the shower does not like hot wate at all
Its 80 degrees but we just warmed up quickly from an avg65. So quick dramatic. My skin is sensitive to begin with. But i started noticing an increase in small papual bumps mosly on back but a few in the center of chest between and around pectorals slightlt itchy. The back rash just came up today

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take Benadryl 25mg thrice daily!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This fits an allergy. Beside avoiding high temperatures, drink much water, dress airy and take Benadryl, 25mg thrice daily for relief.

I wish you well and do well to keep me updated.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 minutes later)

Ok thank you

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Keep me posted!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Keep me posted with your response to treatment.

Waiting!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (33 minutes later)

I have triamcinlone acetonide cream will that ad in the healing

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can actually use that to apply topically. Put the benadryl on hold as they can both do the same job.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (44 hours later)

Rash on back has gone down. But my torso remains slighty ichy dispite the benedryl and hydrocortozone.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue with the treatment!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will suggest that we continue with the treatment. This is good news about the regressed rash.

I wish you well and await your updates.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng