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Itchy Rash On Chest, Inner Arms, Spreading. Any Ideas?
I started having itchy rash 3 wks ago on chest,back & inner arms. Went to min clinic & wasnt sure but didnt thnk poison. Gave rx for itching & antihistine. Itching now spread to include legs, feet & sonetimes palms. No rash on palms but itch. Bad itching. I m beginning to wonder if my nerves or some internal medical problem?
Mon, 29 Apr 2013
Hi, it may be irritant or allergic contact dermatitis.take a short and tappering course of steroids. Take antihitaminics till itch is relieved. Apply steroid cream or tacrolimus oint 0.03 percent t wice a day. Avoid soap and dust,fume and grass particals.avoid soap bath, you can take dettol bath.... You may be improvd
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If it is wide spread, there is likely to be a systemic cause.
You have not stated your age, gender, personal habits, family history or co-morbidities
The lesions must be examined by a dermatologist - nature, extent and distribution - give clue
If antihistamines are not effective, systemic steroids may be necessary...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
If it is wide spread, there is likely to be a systemic cause.
You have not stated your age, gender, personal habits, family history or co-morbidities
The lesions must be examined by a dermatologist - nature, extent and distribution - give clue
If antihistamines are not effective, systemic steroids may be necessary...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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