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What Causes A Recurrent Rash On The Arms And Chest During Winter?
Hi my husband has little red rash that comes around winter time every year it starts off small then he keeps itching it and itching it . It s right on the inside of his arm up towards the chest . He says it tingles we went to the doctors they told us it could be staph , a bacterial infection , or even phyriosis ? I m worried it keeps coming back , it getting bigger the more he itches it it hurts he says after he showers .I m not to sure if him losing weight is the part of that Please get back to me thank you.
Mon, 10 Dec 2018
Hello,
It is due to the allergic eruption. As a first line management, you can take antihistamines like Cetirizine for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is due to the allergic eruption. As a first line management, you can take antihistamines like Cetirizine for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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