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What Does A Rash On Stomach Indicate?
Question: I have woken up with a rash on my belly. it consistes of a number of lines of red dots which are smopoth to the touch. they look like scratches but they are not.
Brief Answer:
Looks like insect bite reaction,send pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Sudden appearance of a linear rash could be suggestive of an insect bite reaction .
For confirmation of the diagnosis, I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated itching or pain .
Dr Geetika Paul
Looks like insect bite reaction,send pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Sudden appearance of a linear rash could be suggestive of an insect bite reaction .
For confirmation of the diagnosis, I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated itching or pain .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
I have uploaded a photo. I have generalised itching
Brief Answer:
Insect reaction dermatitis, take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
This certainly looks like an insect reaction .
The secretions from the insect body cause a linear skin reaction along the path the insect moves over the body .
Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected areas twice a day.
Take some oral antihistamine like Benadryl or tablet Claritin for two to three days.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
Thoroughly toss your bedding and clean it .
Dr Geetika Paul
Insect reaction dermatitis, take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
This certainly looks like an insect reaction .
The secretions from the insect body cause a linear skin reaction along the path the insect moves over the body .
Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected areas twice a day.
Take some oral antihistamine like Benadryl or tablet Claritin for two to three days.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
Thoroughly toss your bedding and clean it .
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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