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Have Recurrent Raised Rash At Night On Chest And Upper Back. Advice?
Hello, may girlfriend is a 33 year old female and she has been getting a recurrent rash at night time. its mostly central on her chest and upper back, sometimes on an upper arm but never both,it alternates, it is hot to touch and dry but not uncomfortable or itchy for her. The skin feels sightly evenly raised in the affected area with noticeable temperature difference unaffected skin only and inch from the border of the red rash. Its gone by morning with no intervention? I was wondering would this be a food allergy ?
Wed, 13 Mar 2013
hi and thanks for the query,
this sounds an allergic reaction. But however, its necessary for it to be proven. This shall be done through a detailed clinical history by an allergist, blood tests to look for raised levels of specific cells called eosinophils and searching for raised levels of immunoglobulin E.
Once diagnosed, management usually involevs detailed investigation of the agent causing the allergy so it can be eliminated, then soecific drugs, whih might range from topical, tablets or capsules, injectin and even specific immune desensitization protocols depending on the case.
I suggest you book an appointment with an allergist for proper evaluation and management.
Thanks and best regards,
Luchuo, MD.
this sounds an allergic reaction. But however, its necessary for it to be proven. This shall be done through a detailed clinical history by an allergist, blood tests to look for raised levels of specific cells called eosinophils and searching for raised levels of immunoglobulin E.
Once diagnosed, management usually involevs detailed investigation of the agent causing the allergy so it can be eliminated, then soecific drugs, whih might range from topical, tablets or capsules, injectin and even specific immune desensitization protocols depending on the case.
I suggest you book an appointment with an allergist for proper evaluation and management.
Thanks and best regards,
Luchuo, MD.
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