What Does A Itchy Rash On Leg Spreading To Other Body Parts Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 17 Jan 2015

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Question : I have a rash on my leg that is spreading and itches, what can I put on it, and what could it be. The rash is spreading near each other but it is not continous

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Scabies

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam!

Welcome to healthcaremagic.

I understand your concern.After looking at your rash,I could think of one provisional diagnosis that is of Scabies.

Try to take bath in epsom salt and use sulfa soaps.Use creams containing permethrin if available over the counter.You can take antihistamine tablets or benadryl to help you with the itching.

Try to wash all clothes, bedding, and towels that you used in the 3 days before you started treatment.

If your symptoms do not subside after all this please see a physician and go for a skin biopsy for confirmed diagnosis.

Hope this helps.Feel free to ask more.
Dr.Moumita Chakraborty

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