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What Causes Itchy Red Rashes On Legs And Arms Despite Using Betnovate?
Hi, I have developed a rash a couple of weeks ago over both legs and arms, backs of hands and feet and have hot itchy earlobes. I have been given bentnovate cream which didn t help and now I m taking a daily antihistamine along side using calamine lotion three days daily. But although the itchy subsides a bit the red spots are still there and the itching is unbearable at night or when my skin is warm.
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy red rashes on legs and arms despite using Betnovate which seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis. It could be due to increased skin sensitivity of getting infected. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start taking anti allergics medications such as Allegra. You should apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching. If symptoms still keeps on persisting you should visit dermatologist once and get it examined. You should go for patch test and blood tests and start treatment after proper prescription. You should maintain proper cleanliness and avoid scratching the bumps to prevent infection.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy red rashes on legs and arms despite using Betnovate which seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis. It could be due to increased skin sensitivity of getting infected. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start taking anti allergics medications such as Allegra. You should apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching. If symptoms still keeps on persisting you should visit dermatologist once and get it examined. You should go for patch test and blood tests and start treatment after proper prescription. You should maintain proper cleanliness and avoid scratching the bumps to prevent infection.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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