Suggest Treatment For Severe Itchy Rashes On Face, Neck, Chest And Arms

Posted on Sat, 27 Jun 2015

Question: Hi Doctor. My daughter has a severe rash on her face, neck, chest and arms. She is itching terribly and cannot sleep. It looks like she has been burnt and says she it feels hot and hurts. She has been to dermatologist and they say say she has a allergy to the sun. This has happens every year and has been so about 2 yrs or maybe more. She has put everything on her skin and has taken predisone. She has not seen an allergy specialist. My sister had lupus. Was wondering if this could be possible. Please help me because she is really miserable and the itching. is keeping her awake. Thank you so much Doctor. Sincerely XXXXXXX P.S. She has been out of the sun for 3 days now that it is raining, so the sun thing kinda don't seen right............So----So---- Sorry Dr. I do not have a credit card. Please forgive me and thank you for your time.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:

1. since when is she having this problem?
2. did it start after taking some particular food or after going to bed?
3. is she allergic to some food?
4. did such problem occur in past?
5. does she have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. is she on any medication?
7. Please share a clear close image of the rash?? is the rash butterfly in appearance?
8. is anyone else in the family also having similar complaint?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar