What Causes Rash On Inner Thighs And Arm Pits?

Posted on Thu, 30 Oct 2014

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Thu, 30 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : I just got home from having pizza and wine and I noticed a rash on my inner thighs and arm pits and hips red and white.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Provide close up pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Looks like to have developed hives over body.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition for confirmation.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Dr Geetika Paul

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

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (7 minutes later)

I also forgot to mention that i went to the tanning bed today for the first time in over 3 months.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Urticaria skin ,avoid allergens

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

I have seen the attached pictures.
You seem to have developed urticaria or hives which is basically an allergic reaction.
Such a skin allergy can occur after intake of done food stuffs containing preservatives or colouring agents or any other food stuff to which our body is sensitive.
You might need to take some oral antihistamines like Benadryl for two to three days so as to bring down the allergic process .
Also avoid intake of the same agent for some days .
See a nearby doctor if the lesions continue to increase or if you tend to develop swelling around lips or eyes or any breathing difficulty.

Dr Geetika Paul

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