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Suggest Cure For Skin Rash

About two weeks ago, I broke out with a rash of very small bumps in clusters on my lower arms and biceps area. Also along my underarms and chest area. I suspect it came from a new soap that I was using. Previous to this episode, I had solely used Dove Unsented soap for sensitive skin. Now the rash has moved to my stomach, back, sides, legs and groin area. I asked the pharmacist about a treatment, and they recommended Hydrocortizone, which I have been using for about two weeks, with little improvemnt. I have also used the Aveeno bath solution with oatmeal since last week. It provides some comfort, but the eruptions and itching still persist with intensity. This is my fourth such episode of rash eruptions along my upper body since June. I took a two week trip to China in June/July, as such I had vaccinations for, Helpatits A.B (my third and final dose is secheduled for the end of Novemeber), I also had a tetnaus shot and a Typhoid Oral vaccines (4 doses over the period of a week), After my first eruptions in June, I read online that since the Typhoid Dose is a live viruse, one of the side effects could be rashes. I asked the Pharmacist about this when I went back for my follow up doeses, and he said this is one of the possible side effects. Other than what I have detailed above,there have not been any major changes to my Diet or Hygeine routine. I have since stopped using the Farmers Soap and returned to Dove Unsented.
Mon, 1 Apr 2024
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Hello,

Not all vaccinations have side effects on everybody, however, it may have side effects on someone with sensitive skin or on one who has low immunity. Manage your hygiene well, take bath regularly with the soap that best suits your skin. It is better to use a medicated soap. You should wear soft cotton clothes that are loose fitting & change it daily. Get your clothes, bed cover and bedding washed in hot water and dried in the sun. Disinfect it.

Get your room cleaned up, change the mattress of your bed, change the curtains, get the walls painted fresh. Do not share your toiletries with anyone. To avoid itching, you can apply hydrocortisone cream on the areas affected. Take antihistamine at bedtime, to reduce symptoms of allergy. Do not touch, scratch or pick. Keep your skin moist, apply water-based body lotion or lacto-calamine cream/lotion on your skin. Dry skin also triggers skin rash. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.

Avoid taking food (fishes, sea food, etc.) that triggers rashes, avoid going in pollutant areas. Stay away from animal dander, spores, poison ivy, dusty areas to avoid recurrence of the rashes. Get yourself clinically examined by a dermatologist, get skin test, blood tests, STD tests, if required skin biopsy done to detect any medical condition that is causing you symptoms

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Suggest Cure For Skin Rash

Hello, Not all vaccinations have side effects on everybody, however, it may have side effects on someone with sensitive skin or on one who has low immunity. Manage your hygiene well, take bath regularly with the soap that best suits your skin. It is better to use a medicated soap. You should wear soft cotton clothes that are loose fitting & change it daily. Get your clothes, bed cover and bedding washed in hot water and dried in the sun. Disinfect it. Get your room cleaned up, change the mattress of your bed, change the curtains, get the walls painted fresh. Do not share your toiletries with anyone. To avoid itching, you can apply hydrocortisone cream on the areas affected. Take antihistamine at bedtime, to reduce symptoms of allergy. Do not touch, scratch or pick. Keep your skin moist, apply water-based body lotion or lacto-calamine cream/lotion on your skin. Dry skin also triggers skin rash. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight. Avoid taking food (fishes, sea food, etc.) that triggers rashes, avoid going in pollutant areas. Stay away from animal dander, spores, poison ivy, dusty areas to avoid recurrence of the rashes. Get yourself clinically examined by a dermatologist, get skin test, blood tests, STD tests, if required skin biopsy done to detect any medical condition that is causing you symptoms Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician