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Suggest Remedies For Recurring Skin Rash On Stomach
my miniature pinsher develop a rash on his tummy a month ago took him to the vet he give him tablet seem to help but after the tablet finish the rash start again took him back this time he give him cortisone cream after a while his skin on his tummy and under the arm became black and dry he is three year old can any one please advise me what can l do.
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have recurring skin rash on stomach . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like herpes zoster , chicken-pox, eczema , folliculitis , psoriasis or allergy to soap/shampoo . I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry , apply only petroleum jelly , take ovet the counter anti histamine like benadryl and apply cold compresses to reduce redness and itching . If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper exam,ination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test , allergy test and physical examination. Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid ointment , antibiotics or immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have recurring skin rash on stomach . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like herpes zoster , chicken-pox, eczema , folliculitis , psoriasis or allergy to soap/shampoo . I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry , apply only petroleum jelly , take ovet the counter anti histamine like benadryl and apply cold compresses to reduce redness and itching . If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper exam,ination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test , allergy test and physical examination. Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid ointment , antibiotics or immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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