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Suggest Remedies For Itchy Rashes On Arms, Chest And Throat
I have a rash that is so itchy. Have had it for over a week. It is all up and down both arms and across my upper chest and throat. Have tried Cortizone 10 before bed and around two or three o clock I cannot stand the itching and run my arms under cold water to get relief. That is why I am up at this time. This has been going on for over a week. I have stopped the vitamins etc. Do not know what started this all.
Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Hello,
It is good you are avoiding any medications (supplements) at the moment as sometimes an itchy rash can be due to an allergic reaction. You may also need to pay attention if it is worse with certain foods or personal hygiene products or if it is worse in certain environments. If itchy pimples appear, insect bites can be considered as the cause (bed bugs included).
You can take Loratadine 10 mg at night and also use cortisone cream on the arms. If you do not get enough relief with these or the rash is worse, it is best to have a check to identify the cause of the rash.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
It is good you are avoiding any medications (supplements) at the moment as sometimes an itchy rash can be due to an allergic reaction. You may also need to pay attention if it is worse with certain foods or personal hygiene products or if it is worse in certain environments. If itchy pimples appear, insect bites can be considered as the cause (bed bugs included).
You can take Loratadine 10 mg at night and also use cortisone cream on the arms. If you do not get enough relief with these or the rash is worse, it is best to have a check to identify the cause of the rash.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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