Hi Doctors, We Have A Severe Situation With Rash ,

Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 Answered on

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Question : Hi doctors,

We have a severe situation with rash, and we need your help and advice.

This rash comes on for a couple of weeks now. First, it started around the neck and shoulder area, then it goes to arm and down torso, then legs. It even goes to eye-lids and lips.

We start taking over-the-counter meds like Claritin and Benadryl, and spray or rub-on cream like Cortizone 10 and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream. We use these to suppress its itchiness.

Do you think that this rash may be related to other causes than being an allergy? Please advise us with your recommendations and your opinion as to what may be the cause?

Thank you in advance for your help. Best regards.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely allergic, connective tissue disease is another possibility,

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service...
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Most likely it seems to be allergic in nature.

The other less likely possibility is a connective tissue disease like dermatomyositis or undifferentiated connective tissue disease.

They also present with a rash on trunk area but they also cause systemic manifestations like fatigue, joint pain, muscle pain, fever, mouth ulcers.

I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected area under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.

Regards
Dr. Asmeet

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee