What Causes Itchy Red Marks On Arms And Chest?

Posted on Sun, 19 Apr 2015

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Question : I worked in my vegetable garden yesterday and last night I broke out in small red marks its very itchy, my back from top t my upper back side and my arms and chest

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible allergy reaction,photograph is required...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

A photograph of the itchy red marks is required for a more specific opinion.

However, from what you are describing, they are due to allergy reaction to any "bad" veggie while working in the garden.

I advise to :
- take oral anti-hystaminic medication (ketotifene) at bedtime
- continue applying anti-hystaminic (anti-itching) gel (benadryl gel) locally to ease the itchiness.

The symptoms will subside within a few days.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana

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