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What Causes Itchy Rashes On Forearms, Eyelids And Scalp?

I have a rash on forarms and for head ,Eyelids ,Itchy as Hell,At work I spray epoxy urathane with zylene and MEK solvents ,I got splashed 10 days ago ,Washed with water for 30 mins ,use Hydrocortison cream,No go, What about Benadryl ,Not seen the doctor yet, What do you think,,,Forehead starting to swell Sorry I have no Credit card
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

From your history and description, I would consider the possibilities of an irritant dermatitis ( secondary to contact from solvents at work) and also a sunlight induced allergy called ploymorphic light eruption.

You could continue using 1% hydrocortisone cream twice a day.

Use a sunscreen on exposed areas every 4 hours.

Take an antihistamine like benadryl at bedtime for 10 days.

See a doctor if symptoms do not improve in 10 days time.

Hope this helps you.

Take care.
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What Causes Itchy Rashes On Forearms, Eyelids And Scalp?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. From your history and description, I would consider the possibilities of an irritant dermatitis ( secondary to contact from solvents at work) and also a sunlight induced allergy called ploymorphic light eruption. You could continue using 1% hydrocortisone cream twice a day. Use a sunscreen on exposed areas every 4 hours. Take an antihistamine like benadryl at bedtime for 10 days. See a doctor if symptoms do not improve in 10 days time. Hope this helps you. Take care.