What Does A Rash On Stomach Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 9 Oct 2014

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Question : I have woken up with a rash on my belly. it consistes of a number of lines of red dots which are smopoth to the touch. they look like scratches but they are not.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like insect bite reaction,send pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Sudden appearance of a linear rash could be suggestive of an insect bite reaction .
For confirmation of the diagnosis, I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated itching or pain .

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (10 minutes later)

I have uploaded a photo. I have generalised itching

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Insect reaction dermatitis, take treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

This certainly looks like an insect reaction .
The secretions from the insect body cause a linear skin reaction along the path the insect moves over the body .
Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected areas twice a day.

Take some oral antihistamine like Benadryl or tablet Claritin for two to three days.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
Thoroughly toss your bedding and clean it .

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari