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What Causes Supraclavicular Swelling And Itchy Red Blotches Under Breasts?

Posted on Sat, 19 Apr 2014

Question: supraclavicular swelling, itchy red blotches, hot to the touch, sweats from neck, had red bumpy itchy rash under breasts around torso, itchy anus cheeks, below scrotum, itchy red dry forearms, does not respond to prednisone or cortisone, no weight loss, or sore throat had similar symptoms b4 drs went from dry skin, expensive cortisone creams, lazyness, boredom, unexplainable dermatitus, hemmorhiods, had a 2 inch carbuncle on my back at time...everything gradually disappeared after 4 months of craziness. had unexplained pain from spleen area penetrating from front to back 6 months ago lasted a month treatment was augmentin 500 qid 10 days? have changed soaps detergents etc... morgellons, lymes, hookwor,s ive 4 dogs...? knew that this was a waste, no one will risk a diagnosis, just vaguetries to drag one in w/o indemnification, right there are drs looking at this right now! doubt it...

Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (4 hours later)

Brief Answer: ..... Detailed Answer: Hi there... Thanks for writing in.... Any supraclavicular mass needs further evaluation.... Have you had the following blood tests done.. hemoglobin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Thyroid function test, blood sugars etc.? The itchiness could come down with cetirizine. Have you tried that one? Also... could you please list the symptoms you are experiencing currently. I do understand that you are feeling frustrated , because of multiple health related issues. Regards, Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan

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

Follow up: Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (6 hours later)

red burning sensation on neck, slight puffiness over clavical , itchy around neck down center of chest, bp 140/85 (havent taken meds yet) cetrizine will elevate BP but does alleviate some itchiness,last bloodwork was january thyroid was normal though sluggish in AM.,glucose normal range,sodium normal, I take 2 B50 complex a day and 2000iu of D3, so its really the itchies and burning im tired from the benedryl mixed with tramadol. ive tried elimination of different foods and meds w/o results, this is starting the 4th week, i return to clinic on friday at 2

Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (9 hours later)

Brief Answer: ..... Detailed Answer: One of the possibilities is allergy ,probably to any substance..eg...hair dyes, lotions, soaps, detergents, medicines, pets ,synthetic clothes, certain food like nuts, eggs etc. can you try to identify if any of these are trigger factors? I understand from your previous mail that you have already tried changing soaps,detergents and avoiding certain food and medication.... I would advise you to do the following...You might have already tried some of it or all of it. Switch to non perfumed, hypoallergenic bathing soaps. Avoid scented lotions etc. Detergents in which the undergarments and clothes are washed can also be a trigger factor.I would advise you to make sure the detergent is removed from the clothes by thorough rinsing. Use only 100% cotton clothes and underwear.

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

Follow up: Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (18 minutes later)

thank you Ive done all this never wear anything but cotton or wool, use baby hypoallergenic detergents and borax. steer clear of scents and perfumes... dunno what to say, will keep on trying its amost as if im sweating poison, it burns, is there a chance of bile back up into bloodstream and im perspiring an acid? i did have a reaction once to hot sauce and peppers when I lived down south, I was passing it through my urine and my penis and urethra was swollen and red burned and sore... it took a puerto rican born dermatologist to figure this one out... but i no longer use any hot sauces...maybe tomatoes? peanut oil, hodgekins lymphoma?

Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (11 hours later)

Brief Answer: ..... Detailed Answer: Hi there... Allergy to peanut oil is a possibility. I presume you have already seen a dermatologist. Have they ruled out psoriasis? I understand from your medical history that you do have arthritis and joint pains. Psoriasis can present with both skin lesions and joint pathology. Also Hodgkin's lymphoma needs to be ruled out. It can present with enlarged neck nodes, night sweats, generalised rash or itching. However, you do not fit into the age group at which it normally presents itself. Avoid alcohol.... Also, I presume you have normal blood sugars. Hope this information was helpful to you... Take care ...

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