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Red Patches On Arms, Near Chest Area. Left Eye Swollen. Allergic Reaction? Possible Treatment?

I have discovered red patches on my arms and near the side of chest area. I talked to m. Pharmist they thinks its an allergic reaction . So I took bendayl last nite to help it and I m using an anti itch cream. I woke up with my left eye a Little swollen as well..I put ice on it. It didn t help what do I do about my eye and skin? And if I m allergic I dnt kno what I am allergic to bcuz these patches I get them when I m hot sometimes and they don t go away from a week or so
Sat, 6 Jul 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for the query,

Probably you are suffering from urticaria.

It is characterised by red raised itchy rashes on body.

It is a type of allergic reaction.

You may require treatment with oral anti histamines.

Topical steroids will also give some relief.

Please meet a dermatologist for exact treatment.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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Red Patches On Arms, Near Chest Area. Left Eye Swollen. Allergic Reaction? Possible Treatment?

Hello, Thanks for the query, Probably you are suffering from urticaria. It is characterised by red raised itchy rashes on body. It is a type of allergic reaction. You may require treatment with oral anti histamines. Topical steroids will also give some relief. Please meet a dermatologist for exact treatment. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you a good health. Thank you