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What Do Itchy Red Spots On The Body Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 13 Jan 2017

Question: I just came from Maldives and i have red spots all XXXXXXX my body but not my face. My body is so itchy and i feel very uncomfortable. What could this be and what could be the treatment? I am attaching a phot of this red spot

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It's looking like an allergic reaction
I treat such cases with a mild steroid lotion like desonide to be applied twice daily for a week.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
You can try this.
Take an antihistamine tablet like cetrizine at bed time for itch.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (37 minutes later)

Could this be molluscum contagiosum - if yes, what could be the treatment? Is it serious?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not molluscum

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Just relax its not molluscum.
It's an allergic reaction.
Apply steroid cream you will get response.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar