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Skin Allergy For 2 Weeks. Taken Steroids, Citizine, No Improvement. Suggestions?
Hi,
I am having skin allergies for two weeks now. I have consulted our company physician and another physician outside, but not dermatologists. I was given steroids for two weeks, but its not helping. The second physician gives my montelukast/citirizine, but nothing happened. Its very itchy. The rashes are flat and reddish, and itch even more if scratch. The rashes appear only in my inner arms, armpits, to my breast and bikini lines. I don't have any known food or drug allergies. I used the same lotions, soap, and other pharmaceutical products everyday.
I am having skin allergies for two weeks now. I have consulted our company physician and another physician outside, but not dermatologists. I was given steroids for two weeks, but its not helping. The second physician gives my montelukast/citirizine, but nothing happened. Its very itchy. The rashes are flat and reddish, and itch even more if scratch. The rashes appear only in my inner arms, armpits, to my breast and bikini lines. I don't have any known food or drug allergies. I used the same lotions, soap, and other pharmaceutical products everyday.
Thu, 15 Aug 2013
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Itchy red rashes even after taking steroid and cetrizine indicates development of fungal infection.
You can apply anti fungal and antibacterial cream.
Start complete course of oral anti fungal like flucanazole-150.
Take levocetrizine to subside itching.
Take proper local care,use antiseptic soap to clean,avoid tight under garments,keep that area dry.
Consult dermatologist for better diagnosis and perfect medical management.
Itchy red rashes even after taking steroid and cetrizine indicates development of fungal infection.
You can apply anti fungal and antibacterial cream.
Start complete course of oral anti fungal like flucanazole-150.
Take levocetrizine to subside itching.
Take proper local care,use antiseptic soap to clean,avoid tight under garments,keep that area dry.
Consult dermatologist for better diagnosis and perfect medical management.
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Hello,
It appears that you are having 'sweat rashes' that is common in hot humid environments.
Do not use oily creams
Use calamine lotion
Topical antibacterials such as soaps will help
If they appear infected, you will need an antibiotic skin cream
Prickly heat powder with Triclosan will help, not ordinary talcum powder.
Best Wishes.
It appears that you are having 'sweat rashes' that is common in hot humid environments.
Do not use oily creams
Use calamine lotion
Topical antibacterials such as soaps will help
If they appear infected, you will need an antibiotic skin cream
Prickly heat powder with Triclosan will help, not ordinary talcum powder.
Best Wishes.
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