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What Could Itchy, Burning Rashes (like Sunburn) On Chest, Abdomen, And Neck Indicate And Is This Contagious?
Hi! I went to bed last night and was just fine. Around 6:00 this morning, I was awakened with intense itching across my chest and abdomen and noticed a pink rash which looked like a sunburn. As the morning progressed, the rash also developed up the sides of my neck and right upper arm. It has a burning sensation and itches terribly! There is no rash anywhere else. Later in the day, I have only a slight headache sensation and feel fatigued.
My mother is now in rehab following a stroke and I'm not sure if this "thing" is contagious or not.....sure don't want to visit if it is! I welcome your thoughts, and thank you!
My mother is now in rehab following a stroke and I'm not sure if this "thing" is contagious or not.....sure don't want to visit if it is! I welcome your thoughts, and thank you!
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
Hi welcome to health care magic forum.
It appears to be the allergic reaction to some thing. which may be food, clothes, bed sheet, woolen, soap, cosmetics etc.It doesn't appear to be the infection, so it may not be contageous.
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms levocitrizine, montelekast, and mild steroid when ever necesory.
Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein
rich foods to hasten the recovery.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.Thank you.
It appears to be the allergic reaction to some thing. which may be food, clothes, bed sheet, woolen, soap, cosmetics etc.It doesn't appear to be the infection, so it may not be contageous.
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms levocitrizine, montelekast, and mild steroid when ever necesory.
Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein
rich foods to hasten the recovery.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.Thank you.
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