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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rash On Legs And Underarms

I had a rash, it appeared on my bottom, spread down my legs and then appeared on my underarms and elbows. I was prescribed triamcinolone acetonide and after a week, the rash went away, but I was still itchy. Now, two weeks later, the rash has come back on my arms. The doctor didn t know what it was and just prescribed a topical steroid, telling me that I might need to go to a dermatologist. But, I don t have health insurance and can t afford it for at least 3-4 weeks. I don t think I can wait that long! It itches very badly. It s not scaly and it s not raised either. What can I do? What could it be?
Sat, 8 Sep 2018
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Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hi,

Most possible diagnosis could be tinea infection. But there are many other possible diagnosis.

You could take an over the counter antihistamine tablet for itching. I request you to stop all the medications and to visit a dermatologist. He will examine you skin and confirm the diagnosis and will initiate the treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rash On Legs And Underarms

Hi, Most possible diagnosis could be tinea infection. But there are many other possible diagnosis. You could take an over the counter antihistamine tablet for itching. I request you to stop all the medications and to visit a dermatologist. He will examine you skin and confirm the diagnosis and will initiate the treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.