I Suffer Itchy Rush I Breast Arms And Legs

Posted on Wed, 28 Nov 2018

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Question : I suffer itchy rush i breast arms and legs

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)

I suffer itchy rush i breast arms and legs

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pityriasis lichenoidea varioliformis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice

I see the photo you attached and it looks like Pityriasis Lichenoidea Varioliformis acute.
A skin condition with unknown origin that resembles the Variola rash.
No specific treatment is needed .
Sunlight exposure is recommended.
Some people may benefit from sunlight exposed.
Use Cetirizine for itching. It may need 3-4 weeks to fade.

Hope I have answered the question .
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (10 hours later)

Can you prescribe medicine?

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Can you prescribe medicine?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use cetrizine (zyrtec) and menthol talk.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again dear. Thank you for asking again.
You can use cetrizine 20 mg before sleep and one in morning for five days.
Also can apply menthol talk over the rash. Applying calamine lotion over rash is also good idea.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (10 hours later)

Bought medicine (10 mg) but box instructions say not to take more than 1 capsule daily. Should I go above the recommended?

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)

Bought medicine (10 mg) but box instructions say not to take more than 1 capsule daily. Should I go above the recommended?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take one daily.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, again dear.
You can take one cetirizine 10 mg before bad once daily preferably before bed.
Best regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Take one daily.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, again dear.
You can take one cetirizine 10 mg before bad once daily preferably before bed.
Best regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana