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What Causes Itchy Skin Rashes Around The Ankles Despite Using Benadryl?

My husband c/o of itching around the ankles, wrist, fingers and toes about 10-12 days ago. There is no real skin rash now except where he has itched it. We thought he had insect bites as they were small and red areas. We treated with OTC creams and now PO Benadryl as he didn t sleep well last night due to the itching. The topical OTC meds give some relieve from the itching but it is shot lived.Where he has scratched the skin is raised and red with some bruising. We live in FL and sit outside in our driveway but didn t notice any insects. We do have many pine and oak trees around our home. My husband is a diabetic controlled by PO medication. He is also on Baby ASA daily.
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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Hi,

Understanding your concern. As per your query, your husband has symptoms of itchy skin rashes which seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis and it could be due to change in environmental factors.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start taking anti-allergics medications such as Allegra and apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching. Apply cold compresses over itchy rashes. You should maintain proper cleanliness and avoid scratching the bumps to prevent infection. If symptoms still keep on persisting you should visit a dermatologist once and get it examined. go for a patch test and blood tests and start treatment after proper prescription.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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What Causes Itchy Skin Rashes Around The Ankles Despite Using Benadryl?

Hi, Understanding your concern. As per your query, your husband has symptoms of itchy skin rashes which seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis and it could be due to change in environmental factors. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start taking anti-allergics medications such as Allegra and apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching. Apply cold compresses over itchy rashes. You should maintain proper cleanliness and avoid scratching the bumps to prevent infection. If symptoms still keep on persisting you should visit a dermatologist once and get it examined. go for a patch test and blood tests and start treatment after proper prescription. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist