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Suggest Treatment For Spreading Rashes On Right Arm
Brief Answer:
Looks like an allergic rash
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. I have seen the attached picture. You seem to have developed some form of an allergic skin rash.
I would like to know certain more details from you.
Since when you have this rash?Is it on both arms or only a few lesions on the other arm as you mentioned.
What all have you been applying over the arms? Any new creams or oils or cleansers?
Application of any irritants like dettol or salon?
Also if possible, provide some good resolution close up pictures of the affected area for me to have a closer look at it .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me with the pictures and the above details.
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Looks like an allergic rash
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. I have seen the attached picture. You seem to have developed some form of an allergic skin rash.
I would like to know certain more details from you.
Since when you have this rash?Is it on both arms or only a few lesions on the other arm as you mentioned.
What all have you been applying over the arms? Any new creams or oils or cleansers?
Application of any irritants like dettol or salon?
Also if possible, provide some good resolution close up pictures of the affected area for me to have a closer look at it .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me with the pictures and the above details.
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
no new creams or cleanser just itching could it be an std of some sort just asking
Brief Answer:
Not related to any std
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
The kind of rash you have is very unlikely to be related to any std.
It looks like an allergic skin rash .
Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected area twice daily. Take some oral antihistamines like levocetrizine once daily at night to relieve the itching.
Follow the above treatment regularly for three to five days.
The rash should settle slowly with treatment.
If however it tends to persist or increase, see a local doctor for a closer assessment of the affected area.
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Not related to any std
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
The kind of rash you have is very unlikely to be related to any std.
It looks like an allergic skin rash .
Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected area twice daily. Take some oral antihistamines like levocetrizine once daily at night to relieve the itching.
Follow the above treatment regularly for three to five days.
The rash should settle slowly with treatment.
If however it tends to persist or increase, see a local doctor for a closer assessment of the affected area.
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Will lamisil work I'll ask doctor about that tomorrow I'm itching like crazy
Brief Answer:
Need treatment for allergy
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Lamisil is an antifungal cream. Your problem does not look like a fungal infection to me , so it would not help in your case .
You rather need treatment with topical steroid agents along with oral antihistamines as advised earlier .
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Need treatment for allergy
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Lamisil is an antifungal cream. Your problem does not look like a fungal infection to me , so it would not help in your case .
You rather need treatment with topical steroid agents along with oral antihistamines as advised earlier .
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I had this once before except not so bad n the doctor gave me lamisile pills
Brief Answer:
No need for anti fungal agent
Detailed Answer:
HI again
You might have developed a fungal skin infection earlier for which you were given terbinafine, but right now ,this tablet might not help in your case.
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
No need for anti fungal agent
Detailed Answer:
HI again
You might have developed a fungal skin infection earlier for which you were given terbinafine, but right now ,this tablet might not help in your case.
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
cortisone cream don't work it's itching like crazy
Brief Answer:
Might need treatment with more potent agents
Detailed Answer:
HI again
Since itching is very severe ,you might need to apply more potent steroid creams like clobetasol over the rash , which is basically a prescription drug.
So I would advise you to apply cortisone twice daily for the time being and try to see a dermatologist soon for prescription for a more potent drug .
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Might need treatment with more potent agents
Detailed Answer:
HI again
Since itching is very severe ,you might need to apply more potent steroid creams like clobetasol over the rash , which is basically a prescription drug.
So I would advise you to apply cortisone twice daily for the time being and try to see a dermatologist soon for prescription for a more potent drug .
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
why does it spread so quickly n so fast to other body parts so I'm going to the doctor in the morning cuz I'm on XXXXXXX time but it making feel so crazy because I itching bad
Brief Answer:
Allergic reactions are itchy in nature
Detailed Answer:
Any kind of severe allergies tend to be very itchy in nature .
Avoid applying any other creams or oil over it,take some oral antihistamines like levocetrizine once daily at night to relieve the itching.
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Allergic reactions are itchy in nature
Detailed Answer:
Any kind of severe allergies tend to be very itchy in nature .
Avoid applying any other creams or oil over it,take some oral antihistamines like levocetrizine once daily at night to relieve the itching.
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I'm actually was able to go to doctor and currently waiting to see him
Brief Answer:
Follow the advice of your treating doctor
Detailed Answer:
It is good that you went to see a doctor owing to the discomfort you were facing .
A direct examination and assessment of the area is always better .
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Follow the advice of your treating doctor
Detailed Answer:
It is good that you went to see a doctor owing to the discomfort you were facing .
A direct examination and assessment of the area is always better .
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thankyou for all the advice GOD bless your help
Brief Answer:
Best of health
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Best of health
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I was told be a friend it could be a sign of hiv
Brief Answer:
Not related to hiv
Detailed Answer:
No,it does not seem to be related to hiv since it is simply an allergic reaction of the skin.
Severe infections could be suggestive of hiv infection,allergic reactions do not have any association with hiv .
So don't worry, just follow the treatment, I am sure it will improve soon .
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Not related to hiv
Detailed Answer:
No,it does not seem to be related to hiv since it is simply an allergic reaction of the skin.
Severe infections could be suggestive of hiv infection,allergic reactions do not have any association with hiv .
So don't worry, just follow the treatment, I am sure it will improve soon .
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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