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What Causes Rashes On Back And Chest Area?
Question: Yesterday I eat out and got out many times in hot and humid weather. Today morning whole of back and chest full of rashes and red marks. I am not able to find out what is it. I am attaching a picture of back which will help you see at a glance. I am scared. The image of my back attached for you to analyze. From yesterday I am having loose motion with slight ache in the belly. only back and chest have marks no other rashes in face or another part
Brief Answer:
Folliculitis; oral and topical antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the Image.
I suggest a possibility of folliculitis which is bacterial infection of the hair follicles. Sweating, heat and humidity are factors that favor folliculitis.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest a course of an oral antibiotic e.g Amoxycillin 500 mg thrice daily for a week.
Topically you may apply an antibacterial cream e.g 2% mupirocin cream (T-Bact cream) twice daily.
These are prescription products and you must take these under supervision of a doctor. I suggest that you visit a skin specialist in your vicinity for the needful.
Regards
Folliculitis; oral and topical antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the Image.
I suggest a possibility of folliculitis which is bacterial infection of the hair follicles. Sweating, heat and humidity are factors that favor folliculitis.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest a course of an oral antibiotic e.g Amoxycillin 500 mg thrice daily for a week.
Topically you may apply an antibacterial cream e.g 2% mupirocin cream (T-Bact cream) twice daily.
These are prescription products and you must take these under supervision of a doctor. I suggest that you visit a skin specialist in your vicinity for the needful.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your answer. Just wanted to I didn't suffered with Chickenpox ever. By seeing the picture what do u think is it something like that. Just wanted to be secured I have a small nephew in my house if it's something like that I will quarantine myself. I am asking 1st glance advice as I am able to get a appointment confirmation with doctor not earlier than tomorrow.
Brief Answer:
Not Chickenpox
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
No, this is not chickenpox. This is only a heat rash with folliculitis. I suggest you to stay in AC as much as possible and go ahead with the treatment after consultation with your doctor.
Regards
Not Chickenpox
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
No, this is not chickenpox. This is only a heat rash with folliculitis. I suggest you to stay in AC as much as possible and go ahead with the treatment after consultation with your doctor.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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