Having Itching In The Body On The Complete Back With Small Red/white Spots

Posted on Wed, 7 Feb 2024

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Question : Having itching in the body on the complete back, with small red/white spots.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Probably he has developed urticaria.
Give him Tablet cetrizine daily in night for a week.
Apply desonide lotion 0.05 daily in morning for a week.
I could not find photograph attached.
If possible upload photograph.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photographs.
He has developed seborrheic dermatitis.
It is an allergic condition.
Please follow the medication as advised by me.
He should get relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI