How Can Severe Red Rashes On The Body Be Treated?

Posted on Tue, 27 Jun 2017

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Question : Hello! I am concerned about a cluster of rashes that have seemed to develop over the last 24-48 hours. Am not really sure if it's something I should be crazy concerned about or should schedule an appointment to he looked at. It's a series of red rashes and somewhat blistered...they also itch. please let me know what you think! thanks!!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Insect bite

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like insect bite.
Apply a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for a week.
It is safe and effective.
There is nothing to worry.
just relax and try the cream.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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