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What Causes A Facial Rash Spreading Towards The Chest, Stomach And Legs?
Question: I have had a rash that started on my face and has spread to my chest stomach and legs. this had been on going for almost 2 weeks. my face has cleared up and my body still has a lot of itchy rashes. it feels as if after 2 weeks it has spread.
the symptoms are only rashes and itchyness.
no other symptoms.
the symptoms are only rashes and itchyness.
no other symptoms.
Brief Answer:
Please upload picture of the rash in the report section
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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It would help if you can upload a picture of the rash in order to give you a clear answer.
I see that you have mentioned that you have no other associated symptoms. However, I would like to confirm certain specific details like fever/headache/neck pain associated, recent exposure to anybody with similar symptoms, any new medication/food tried recently, any recent history of traveling.
Please follow up with the required details
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Dr.Lekshmi
Please upload picture of the rash in the report section
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HCM
It would help if you can upload a picture of the rash in order to give you a clear answer.
I see that you have mentioned that you have no other associated symptoms. However, I would like to confirm certain specific details like fever/headache/neck pain associated, recent exposure to anybody with similar symptoms, any new medication/food tried recently, any recent history of traveling.
Please follow up with the required details
Awaiting
Dr.Lekshmi
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Dr. Prasad
No fever,No trip, No neck pain, No prescription medications,I have tried benadryl pills and topical ointment, i have been applying cortisone cream, aveeno anti itch and antibiotic ointment, No other health conditions or concerns. No one in my household has any type of rash. I have taken oatmeal baths but it still itches.
Brief Answer:
Possible Diagnosis: Pityriasis Rosea or insect bite
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
I have not yet been able to see the picture of the rash.
However, with your symptom description, the likely possibility is Pityriasis rosea. Pityriasis rosea begins as a single erythematous rash and later spreads to different parts o the body.Likely cause of pityriasis rosea is considered to be viral.
Another possibility is a reaction to an insect bite.
Confirmation of Diagnosis is by physical examination.
Treatment for both the conditions is the same.
You can take Benadryl 25 mg up to 4 times daily.
Use Hydrocortisone 1% ointment to relieve itching
You can also use Menthol-Phenol based creams to relieve itching.
Apply moisturizing lotion containing aloe and vitamin E.
Continue Oatmeal baths.
Pityriasis Rosea needs 4-6 weeks to completely clear up.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
Possible Diagnosis: Pityriasis Rosea or insect bite
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
I have not yet been able to see the picture of the rash.
However, with your symptom description, the likely possibility is Pityriasis rosea. Pityriasis rosea begins as a single erythematous rash and later spreads to different parts o the body.Likely cause of pityriasis rosea is considered to be viral.
Another possibility is a reaction to an insect bite.
Confirmation of Diagnosis is by physical examination.
Treatment for both the conditions is the same.
You can take Benadryl 25 mg up to 4 times daily.
Use Hydrocortisone 1% ointment to relieve itching
You can also use Menthol-Phenol based creams to relieve itching.
Apply moisturizing lotion containing aloe and vitamin E.
Continue Oatmeal baths.
Pityriasis Rosea needs 4-6 weeks to completely clear up.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
here are some pics it was unable to find a server earlier
Brief Answer:
Follow up answer
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
The pictures have not yet been uploaded here.
However, I was able to see the picture of the rash attached with other questions you have asked here.
The rash is most likely to be Pityriasis Rosea.
Please follow the instructions I had mentioned in above answer.
It will take 4-6 weeks for the rash to completely clear up. Mild exposure to the sun can also make the healing faster.Please be careful not to get sunburned.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
Follow up answer
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
The pictures have not yet been uploaded here.
However, I was able to see the picture of the rash attached with other questions you have asked here.
The rash is most likely to be Pityriasis Rosea.
Please follow the instructions I had mentioned in above answer.
It will take 4-6 weeks for the rash to completely clear up. Mild exposure to the sun can also make the healing faster.Please be careful not to get sunburned.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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