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What Causes Redness And Itching In The Arms, Legs And Chest?

My husband was daignoised with someting in his blood that causes his skin to become red & elevated after a doctor drew an X with a pen on his back as a child. He turned 51 in MAy and now he has an itching rash on his legs, arms, back, chest and he has no know allergies.
Fri, 17 May 2019
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of redness and itching in the arms, legs and chest which is probably due to a viral infection which is lowering down your immunity and could be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you take a combination of the antiviral drug along with anti-inflammatory medications. Apply an ice pack to reduce itchiness and redness. You should wear cotton clothes and avoid exposure to the sun. Take diet rich in multivitamins and vitamin C. Your symptoms will resolve in 4-5 days. If symptoms keep on persisting visit dermatologist once and get some routine blood investigation and skin patch test done. Avoid application of any cosmetics.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Redness And Itching In The Arms, Legs And Chest?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of redness and itching in the arms, legs and chest which is probably due to a viral infection which is lowering down your immunity and could be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you take a combination of the antiviral drug along with anti-inflammatory medications. Apply an ice pack to reduce itchiness and redness. You should wear cotton clothes and avoid exposure to the sun. Take diet rich in multivitamins and vitamin C. Your symptoms will resolve in 4-5 days. If symptoms keep on persisting visit dermatologist once and get some routine blood investigation and skin patch test done. Avoid application of any cosmetics. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari