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Reasons For Spreading Itchy Rash On Chest, Back, Legs And Stomach
My husband has had a spreading itchy rash/bite type to his chest back legs and stomach. Now I have same thing. Spots appear throughout day and itch , seems to spread from scratching one area to next. Usually 3 to4 bumps in each area of outbreak Does not look like scabbies , im a nurse and have no idea what it is, but itches very bad then burns and hurts when you scratch
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
Hi,
I can understand your concern for the spreading itchy rash on chest, back, legs and stomach in your husband. I can make a possibility of Allergic dermatitis. In Allergic dermatitis there are eruptions along with moderate itching and in more aggravated cases there is appearance of more redness which persist for more than multiple of days.
The only precaution you must follow is not to touch, pinch pop or squeeze any of them other wise it can get infected and can cause complications.
You can apply medium potency steroid cream application of fluticasone cream. You can additionaly take antihistamine benadryl or loratadine by mouth.
If the things are not getting better then can meet a dermatologist for further guidance.
Take care.
I can understand your concern for the spreading itchy rash on chest, back, legs and stomach in your husband. I can make a possibility of Allergic dermatitis. In Allergic dermatitis there are eruptions along with moderate itching and in more aggravated cases there is appearance of more redness which persist for more than multiple of days.
The only precaution you must follow is not to touch, pinch pop or squeeze any of them other wise it can get infected and can cause complications.
You can apply medium potency steroid cream application of fluticasone cream. You can additionaly take antihistamine benadryl or loratadine by mouth.
If the things are not getting better then can meet a dermatologist for further guidance.
Take care.
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