What Causes Itching And Tingling Sensation In The Chest?

Posted on Sun, 1 Jan 2017

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Question : I have a 3 inch by 2 inch rash in the middle of the chest with tingling, itching and a little pain set of
blisters and am treating that with Triamcinolone Acetonide. I don't think it is shingles, but cant tell and
it is no where else on the body?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
insect bite reaction or contact dermatitis or shingles, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it could be either insect bite hypersensitivity reaction, contact dermatitis or shingles but I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Picture has been uploaded.

I uploaded the picture , but no comment.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not looking shingles, either contact dermatitis or insect bite reaction

Detailed Answer:
Sorry for the delayed answer.
I have reviewed the attached photograph though it is not very clear.
It seems to be either contact dermatitis or insect bite hypersensitivity reaction.
It is not looking like shingles.
I would recommend you to continue applying triamcinolone acetonide cream twice daily for atleast 7-10 days.
Besides this I would recommend you to take antihistaminic like tablet Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg twice daily.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy