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What Causes Itchy Rashes On The Chest?

I am on a ketogenic diet - and I have been in ketosis for 4 weeks. Two days ago I developed a red itchy rash on my chest and side of my face. The rash is even on my eyelids. The rash looks like a raised mass of red, no puss pockets. What can this rash be from? I have not eaten anything new, or changed detergent, etc.?
Mon, 9 Oct 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are allergic dermatitis.
My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid using any new products like soap or perfume.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral steroid like prednisone or betamethasone taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Itchy Rashes On The Chest?

Hi. As per your case history you are allergic dermatitis. My treatment advice is - 1. Avoid using any new products like soap or perfume. 2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral steroid like prednisone or betamethasone taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.