Brief Answer:
It is an
allergic rash, which requires evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr. XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query.
You are apparently suffering from recurrent urticarial which is due to
allergy.
The commonest allergies causing urticarial rashes, are
- pollens, dust mite, molds, fog etc.
- exercise-induced
- Chemicals such as creams/lotions, cosmetics, oils etc; synthetic fabrics; DRUGS/MEDICINES.
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Food allergies, particularly to seafood, peanuts and several other foods.
- Thermal (changes in temperatures);
- pollutants, humidity, fog, cold; or,
- Certain infections, such as, worm infestation and
microfilaria.
AVOIDANCE/ treatment OF THE CAUSATIVE ALLERGEN will render permanent cure.
Identification of the causative allergen can be made by principle of exclusion. Stop- ONE AT A TIME- items (which you started using just prior to onset of rashes) such as any specific food item, synthetic clothes, drugs, chemicals or cosmetics.
Further, get yourself evaluated to identify a medical condition responsible for rashes. Get your blood tested for CBC, Absolute
Eosinophil Count (AEC), Blood exam for IgE levels; parasites, particularly microfilaria (
filariasis is common in coastal regions); Stools for evidence of worms in the intestine.
Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with my opinion; order required tests, and- based on the reports- will arrive at a certain diagnosis and prescribe suitable treatment as advised.
In the meanwhile, take a deworming course and continue with anti-histaminics and, if required,
steroids in low dose, till such time the test reports are available.
Hope I have addressed to your concerns to your complete satisfaction and you find my response helpful and informative. I will be happy to answer further queries, if any.
Take care,
Col (Dr.) Rakesh Karanwal