Suggest Treatment For Severe Rashes On Arms

Posted on Tue, 12 Jan 2016

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Question : my daughter moved into an apartment in XXXXXXX dc last week and the evening that she moved in she developed a severe rash on her ankles, calves and upper arms. we have removed all of the packing material including tape, but the rash continues. any ideas on what it might be?

Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of allergic response

Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam

Welcome to this site!

I am Dr V XXXXXXX a Sr Dermatologist

I have noted your concerns and think that this matches closely the description of an allergic response. I will do my best to help resolve it

The following are best geared to give prompt relief:

1 Keep the area clean and well protected from cold, dust, or chemicals, woolens, antiseptics like Dettol etc Pl wash only using plain water and dry up

2 Hydrocortisone cream locally thrice daily

3 For now, Caladryl should be avoided

4 Zyrtec or a commensurable anti allergic will provide relief , best taken at bedtime. Up to two tablets per day may be safely consumed

I am positive about outcome and assume that you are not on other medicines.

Please let me know if any help is required. Please stay vigilant and notice any good or unfavorable correlation with any activity, food, environment, and clothing use.

Best wishes

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