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Have Itchy, Red Rash On Chest, Spreading In Nature. Negative Blood Test Result For Celiac
I am a healthy 45 yowf. 5'9", 190 lbs. I have a very itchy, bright red rash on my chest, around to my neck, progressively worse x 4 mo. Thickened, orange-peel skin. Over past 10 days severe itchy rash over forearms and ankle/shin area. These areas result in hundreds of small mosquito bite like hives. Initial blood test for Celiac was negative.
Mon, 18 Nov 2013
hi i think itchy rash u are suffering from is seborrhic dermatitis.it can present as erythematous rash with orange skin like peeling can be itchy over the hairy areas.it can be treated with atarax 25 mg at night,antibiotic twice daily and application of moisteriser along with momate s ointment and ketaconazole ointmernt in the night and use of flucanazole 150 mg weekly once for 4 weeks can cure it
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