What Causes Itchy Painful Red Rashes And Sores?

Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2015

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Question : Have itchy rash starts as painful red dot them lump then sores.. Just had flu my muscles still hurt and have a temp.. Been treated for scabies didnt work

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 minute later)

Hi. it can be chicken pox. Do consult a dermatologist for proper evaluation and treatment.
hit thanks if you found the answer helpful.
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Dr Neeraj Kumar

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 minutes later)

Ive already had chicken pox

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of allergic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
HEllo,
I have gone through your question and pictures.
If you already had chicken pox then possibility of recurrence is low.
Other possibility may be allergic dermatitis due to some local body soap, oil or lubricant.
Try to stop all application over body for few days.
Take anti allergic like cetrizine for a few days.

If it doesn't show signs of improvement in the next 3 days, please consult a dermatologist for careful examination under broad light.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad