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What Is The Remedy For Red Rash On Foot That Is Spreading To Arm And Legs?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Jan 2014
Question: Square red rash on foot and arm, spreading up my legg and arm,itches
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX Well looking into your query I will like to tell you that you complain of red rash on foot and arm which is itchy . There can be many causes for this rash nothing can be said conclusively about this unless it is examined . But since it is itchy there is a possibilty that it could be allergic, or some drug induced rash .Even viral fevers can give such kind of rash. Possibilty of vasculitic rash is rare . I will advise you to see a doctor for this early as only after examination of rash any treatment can be advisable . Antiallergics like cetrizine and steroids may be beneficial to control the rash . Take care. Dr. Shruti
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What Is The Remedy For Red Rash On Foot That Is Spreading To Arm And Legs?

Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX Well looking into your query I will like to tell you that you complain of red rash on foot and arm which is itchy . There can be many causes for this rash nothing can be said conclusively about this unless it is examined . But since it is itchy there is a possibilty that it could be allergic, or some drug induced rash .Even viral fevers can give such kind of rash. Possibilty of vasculitic rash is rare . I will advise you to see a doctor for this early as only after examination of rash any treatment can be advisable . Antiallergics like cetrizine and steroids may be beneficial to control the rash . Take care. Dr. Shruti