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Suggest Treatment For Rashes When Suffering From Hepatitis C

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Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2015
Question: Auto immune. I have hep c and I have broke out with a rash. I've changed laundry detergent and bath soap

Sorry, I am a 43 year old man.
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:

1. since when are you having this problem?
2. did it start after taking some particular food or after going to bed?
3. are you allergic to some food?
4. did such problem occur in past?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. are you on any medication?
7. is there history of itch as well?
8. does itch specifically occur between fingers digits & groin area?
9. is anyone else in the family also having similar complaint?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (15 hours later)
Hello,

1. this started about 6 weeks ago
2. After going to bed
3. Not allergic to food
4. This has never happen before
5. I have Hep C
6. Not on any meds but I do take fish oil, and aspirin 81 milagram
7. Not itchy
8. Does not itch between fingers and toes
9. I live with my mother and she does not have any break outs

Thanks,
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Most probably Urticaria

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for the answers. I have gone through them. There are high chances that these rashes are because of allergic response(Urticaria) which can be due to multiple causes and in your case it could be dust or insect bite. Allergic response takes some time to resolve completely. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:

- cetirizine one at night for 3 days
- fusidic acid ointment over the rash for 3 days
- clean your bedding, clothes thoroughly.
- wash hands after touching the rash.
- keep good care of personal hygiene

Hopefully you will see improvement in 3-4 days. If it does not improve or you obverse aggravation of symptoms then visit hospital and get an appointment for a dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Rashes When Suffering From Hepatitis C

Brief Answer: need some details to guide you better Detailed Answer: Hello My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please: 1. since when are you having this problem? 2. did it start after taking some particular food or after going to bed? 3. are you allergic to some food? 4. did such problem occur in past? 5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness? 6. are you on any medication? 7. is there history of itch as well? 8. does itch specifically occur between fingers digits & groin area? 9. is anyone else in the family also having similar complaint? I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours. Thank You