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What Causes Rashes On The Hands, Abdomen, Chest And Legs?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2016
Question: Hi Sir, I am having rashes in my body - hands, tummy, chest, legs since two days. Three photos attached. Haven't taken any medicine as yet. Please advise.
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Answered by Dr. Ilyas Patel (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Lichen urticatus most probably

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HCM...

AFTER READING HISTORY AND SEEING THE PHOTOS, I COULD CONCLUDE THAT MOST PROBABLY YOU MAY BE HAVING LICHEN URTICATUS.

It may be called papular urticaria.

Hypersensitivity to insects may be responsible. There may be itchy erythematous rash with papules and vesicleson various parts of the body.

Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis.

I would suggest ...

- antihistaminics like levocetirizine 5 mg daily
- steroids in tapering dose
- apply soothing lotion of calamine and aloe vera
- avoid soap bath
- use dettol liquid for the bath
- take precautions to prevent insects bites

I hope this would help to clear your rash.

Thanks.

Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
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What Causes Rashes On The Hands, Abdomen, Chest And Legs?

Brief Answer: Lichen urticatus most probably Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HCM... AFTER READING HISTORY AND SEEING THE PHOTOS, I COULD CONCLUDE THAT MOST PROBABLY YOU MAY BE HAVING LICHEN URTICATUS. It may be called papular urticaria. Hypersensitivity to insects may be responsible. There may be itchy erythematous rash with papules and vesicleson various parts of the body. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis. I would suggest ... - antihistaminics like levocetirizine 5 mg daily - steroids in tapering dose - apply soothing lotion of calamine and aloe vera - avoid soap bath - use dettol liquid for the bath - take precautions to prevent insects bites I hope this would help to clear your rash. Thanks. Dr.Ilyas Patel MD