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What Causes Breakouts On Skin And Itching?

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Posted on Fri, 20 Feb 2015
Question: I am having a problem with my skin on my chest breaking out and itching. When I scratch the itch, the skin erupts into sores that bleed. I've been putting Neosporin on them and while they heal, others show up and bleed when scratched.
Dry skin perhaps?
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Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Contact dermatitis or eczema

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I went through your query and understood your concerns.

With your description there are two possible reasons. One contact dermatitis or eczema.

Following measures helps to reduce your symptoms.
1. use mild soap.
2 . avoid using too hot water for bathing.
3. use cotton cloth, avoid excess sweating.
4. use moisturing cream like calamine regularly
5. try to avoid scratching by taking antihistamine , in case of severe itching.
6. avoid physical and mental stress.


Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query.

Wish you a good health.

Regards
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What Causes Breakouts On Skin And Itching?

Brief Answer: Contact dermatitis or eczema Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I went through your query and understood your concerns. With your description there are two possible reasons. One contact dermatitis or eczema. Following measures helps to reduce your symptoms. 1. use mild soap. 2 . avoid using too hot water for bathing. 3. use cotton cloth, avoid excess sweating. 4. use moisturing cream like calamine regularly 5. try to avoid scratching by taking antihistamine , in case of severe itching. 6. avoid physical and mental stress. Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query. Wish you a good health. Regards