Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rash On Back, Stomach And Pelvic Area

Posted on Fri, 17 Apr 2015

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Question : About 2 weeks ago, I developed an itchy rash on my back, stomach, around my pelvis area and on my inner thighs. I don't understand what it is. I know i used a heating pad on my back two nights in a row prior. The rash started out on my lower back and spread to the areas i mentioned. The itching wont stop. What is it?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures

Detailed Answer:
hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
You seem to have developed a generalised skin rash.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures .

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (24 minutes later)

I have uploaded pictures in the update report section. I hope thats where they should be.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Self limiting skin problem

Detailed Answer:
hi again

I have seen the attached pictures .

You seem to have developed lesions of pityriasis rosea.
This is basically a self limiting skin problem in which itchy red lesions can appear over the trunk ,thighs and upper arms .
Mix and apply cortisone cream with Vaseline or a moisturizer twice daily .
Take some oral antihistamines like Benadryl or levocetrizine along to relieve the associated itching.
Since it is a self limiting problem ,so it tends to heal by itself in most people by four to six weeks .

Hope it helps

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E