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Suggest Remedy For Irritating Bumps On Mid-back And Ribcage
Question: I seem to have been bitten by something, I have red irritation and bumps that have become white-heads. In two spots on my mid-back and right rib-cage. It's been about 3 days and they don't seem to be going away. It itches and there is a little pain.......
Brief Answer:
Poison ivy
Detailed Answer:
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You have a rash with blisters that itch. Your pictures show classic poison ivy. Linear red rash on exposed area with blisters. This is classic rash. The best treatment is topical steroids like hydrocortisone. You can also put caladryl cream which is a combination of calamine lotion and benadryl to help reduce the itching and dry up the blisters. This may last upto 10 days. If it gets worse you may need to see your medical provider for oral steroids for 10 days.
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Poison ivy
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You have a rash with blisters that itch. Your pictures show classic poison ivy. Linear red rash on exposed area with blisters. This is classic rash. The best treatment is topical steroids like hydrocortisone. You can also put caladryl cream which is a combination of calamine lotion and benadryl to help reduce the itching and dry up the blisters. This may last upto 10 days. If it gets worse you may need to see your medical provider for oral steroids for 10 days.
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