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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rashes On Bicep And Abdominal Area
Question: Yes, Iam 30 yrs old and have been experiencing two very itchy rashes, one is on my inner left bicep and the other is on my lower right abdominal area.. Not sure what this is?? They are light pink in color with some what flat little bumps but NO discharge or anything like that.. Just light pink and very itchy! The one on my abdominal area is the same. I kinda have flu like symptoms but NO fever. I was diagnosed with alcertive colitis just last winter..
Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed an allergic reaction.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.i
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
For immediate relief apply a mild steroid cream like cortisone.
It is safe and usually available over the counter.
Also take an antihistamine.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed an allergic reaction.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.i
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
For immediate relief apply a mild steroid cream like cortisone.
It is safe and usually available over the counter.
Also take an antihistamine.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you for your advise! As far as an allergic reaction I'm currantly taking 4 1.2gm of Lialda everyday since Feb. 2015.. I've been diagnosed with alcertive colitis and have been doing fine, No flare ups, but maybe the dose of Lialda is a little much?? Not sure?? I'll try and send a picture of the rash..
Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
The dose of lialda is fine.
It is the usual dose of this drug.
Ulcerative colitis can be associated with allergies.
Don't worry just apply cortisone cream.
It should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
The dose of lialda is fine.
It is the usual dose of this drug.
Ulcerative colitis can be associated with allergies.
Don't worry just apply cortisone cream.
It should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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