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Suggest Remedies For Itchy, Pus Filled Scabs On Back And Painful Body

I really need some help.. I m visiting NYC for a while and I went to 3 different dr s in one day and nobody took me serious and now I m in a lot of pain. This is what happened.. I was giving myself a hair trim one night, I didn t wear a shirt since I only packed so many. After I was finished I tried wiping all the hair off with towel/hand b4 going into the shower. So later that night I kept feeling I didn t get it all off and was prickling all night, pick at my skin trying to get it off.. But it wasn t till the next day did I feel the pain everywhere. If I closed my eyes I could feel where each hair was because I could feel the heat and pulsating. I went to a urgent care and I was trying to explain and was so irritable with no sleep, I just started crying.. The woman pushed me away and said walk 4 blocks to the ER, I waited 2 hours b4 I left, I asked if infections aren t a priority, she goes no and told me to go someplace else. I was not rude or irrational to any of these people.. However I didn t comb my hair or put makeup on to go out! I didn t care!! But finally I found another urgent care and they saw me quick but when I told her what happened she said she ll look, she did and claimed to see nothing but scabs. Sure there were scabs but even I saw the little white pussy centers of each scab.. But I dont know, is my situation THAT hard to believe? I m now day 4, my body s getting really pink and hot, my little scabs are now pudding down my back and my body hurts.. But the area that s causing do much is so tiny. But there are 5, 6 tiny areas all over my back.. Tell me how I can get help! I m really really scared to keep going back out, I don t like having people think I m crazy but its really the truth! How can I get this to stop hurting so bad? I m going a little nuts, I think., it just feels like needles everytime I move., I don t know what to do, please.. Please help me !
Mon, 23 Dec 2019
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Hello,

It looks like an allergic reaction with manifestation of scabs that are spreading & causing discomfort(hurt). Other medical conditions that can cause similar symptoms are contact dermatitis or psoriasis.

You are suggested to take a warm bath with antiseptic soap. After wiping yourself dry apply hydrocortisone cream or ointment on the affected area.

You can take non-sedating antihistamines, Levocetrizine (one tab twice daily for 5 days), the symptoms should reduce.

Do not scratch or touch the area affected. Do not share your toiletries or bedding(clothing) with anyone. Take care of your hygiene.

You are suggested to get clinically examined by a dermatologist. You may need an antimicrobial therapy. You can take Acetaminophen(tylenol), one sos when required for relieve.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedies For Itchy, Pus Filled Scabs On Back And Painful Body

Hello, It looks like an allergic reaction with manifestation of scabs that are spreading & causing discomfort(hurt). Other medical conditions that can cause similar symptoms are contact dermatitis or psoriasis. You are suggested to take a warm bath with antiseptic soap. After wiping yourself dry apply hydrocortisone cream or ointment on the affected area. You can take non-sedating antihistamines, Levocetrizine (one tab twice daily for 5 days), the symptoms should reduce. Do not scratch or touch the area affected. Do not share your toiletries or bedding(clothing) with anyone. Take care of your hygiene. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a dermatologist. You may need an antimicrobial therapy. You can take Acetaminophen(tylenol), one sos when required for relieve. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician