Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rashes On Chest, Arms, Upper Torso And Thighs

Posted on Mon, 2 May 2016

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Mon, 2 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have an itchy rash all over my body for a week. I think it's an allergic reaction but it keeps me up at night. What can I do? It's not blustery and not on my face, hands or feet.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
There is a possibility of allergic reaction.
You can take an antihistamine tablet for immediate relief.
Please send me a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

I have enclosed a picture of my rash - primarily on my chest, arms, upper torso and thighs.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It's looking like an allergic reaction.
I treat such cases with a mild steroid cream like cortisone to be applied twice daily for a week, also continue with antihistamine tablet.
This should give you relief.
The cream is available over the counter.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina