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Have Itchy Red Rash On Back, Chest And Behind Ears. Remedy?
hi i noticed just the other day i had a red bumy rash on my back, its only a little itchy, not too bad..the following night (last night) i noticed a little on the top of my chests and a little behind my ears. i due have a history of with skin, i live in colorado, i havent ate or been near anything im allergic too ( which im not really allergic to anything that i know of, i havent changed any soaps,perfumes,detergent,etc recently....
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Hi,
Red itchy rash over chest, back and behind ears might be a type of eczema known as seborrheic dermatitis. It is characterised by red itchy lesions covered with greasy scales and involves scalp, chest back, face , groins, axilla and flexural areas. Treatment involves application of mild steroid antifungal cream along with antihistaminics like cetirizine. In severe cases a course of oral steroids might be required too.
Hope that helps. Take care
Red itchy rash over chest, back and behind ears might be a type of eczema known as seborrheic dermatitis. It is characterised by red itchy lesions covered with greasy scales and involves scalp, chest back, face , groins, axilla and flexural areas. Treatment involves application of mild steroid antifungal cream along with antihistaminics like cetirizine. In severe cases a course of oral steroids might be required too.
Hope that helps. Take care
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