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Taking Methylprednisolone, Loratadine, Benedryl To Reduce Itching. Big Rash Patches On Neck, Ears. How To Reduce?
I have itching for last 2 weeks.
I went to see a doctor and took MethylPREDNISolone last 1 week and finishe dthe course and talkinh Loratadine and Beneadryl to reduce itching.
I had 1 spot itching (with a bite Ibelieve) for more than a month (about 2 months backit started) and that got ok , but all on a sudden several big patches of rash on my back neck appeared (not sure mosquito bites) and under my arms and after few days after that whole front neck and ears were full of rash (not big patches , only blisters this time) .This started 2 weeks back, though with medicine and time it is less, but it is appearing at different places(stomac, hands,back etc.) and continuing. Ear itching is the most.
Please advice.
I went to see a doctor and took MethylPREDNISolone last 1 week and finishe dthe course and talkinh Loratadine and Beneadryl to reduce itching.
I had 1 spot itching (with a bite Ibelieve) for more than a month (about 2 months backit started) and that got ok , but all on a sudden several big patches of rash on my back neck appeared (not sure mosquito bites) and under my arms and after few days after that whole front neck and ears were full of rash (not big patches , only blisters this time) .This started 2 weeks back, though with medicine and time it is less, but it is appearing at different places(stomac, hands,back etc.) and continuing. Ear itching is the most.
Please advice.
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Hi i think the the rashes can be due to earlier insect bite reaction.it is acute urticaria.it can be also due to food allergy .drugs and dyes.but blisters cannot feature of urticaria.itching followed by blisters can be pemphigus or irritant dermatitis.both of these can be cured by antihistamine.atarax 25 mg at night.antibiotic ttwice daily and steriods should be used atleast for 2-3 weeks.and followed by application of calamine in the morning and diprovate-g ointment on the blisters at night
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