How Can An Abdominal Rash Be Treated?

Posted on Mon, 23 Jan 2017

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Mon, 23 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : i found some skin rash on my abdomain

i would like to know if there is something dangerous ,

if i need to make blood analysis or no and if this rash belong to some kind of cancer

i am kindly ask you to inform me with best treatment for this rash

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Keratosis pilaris

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
These black spots are totally normal and known as keratosis pilaris.
You can use cotaryl cream daily for a month.
This should help you.
You don't need to go for tests, It's not dangerous.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

dear dr

good day

thank you for your reply ,

i just read on the internet that some kind of cancer cause skin rash , so i am worry and send my request

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not cancer

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Just relax.
You are totally safe.
There is nothing to worry.
It's not cancer.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy