Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Itchy, Red Bumps On Chest And Neck. Taking Prednisone. What Could It Be?
Since dec I have had a rash on my chest and neck and all over itch on my body, at its worse on my chest little red bumps appeared they itch and are painful some are hard some blister up I went to a doc he gave me pretizone it helped but it was only for ten days then I had no Insurance I just got some now but it won't take effect til may. What could it be
Sat, 22 Jun 2013
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for posting your query to HCM.
After reading your query it appears the possibility of "Miliaria" or heat rash. It occurs due to blockage of ducts of sweat glands. It generally occurs over chest, neck and back areas which are more prone for friction and sweating is high in these areas.
For the betterment kindly follow the suggestions below:
-Wear cotton clothes and cotton undergarments.
-Give cold compression over the affected area.
-Apply over the counter calamine lotion 3-4 times a day.
-Do not scratch or rub the skin as it can lead to further aggravation.
-Kindly stop taking oral steroids as self medication as it can lead to side effects. So you can take oral anti histamine like loratadine or levocetrizine under medial advice.
Despite above measures if the problem is not getting better then it is better to consult a dermatologist for best guidance. Hope these informations are helpful.
"Wish you good health"
Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
MD (Dermatology & STDs)
Welcome and thanks for posting your query to HCM.
After reading your query it appears the possibility of "Miliaria" or heat rash. It occurs due to blockage of ducts of sweat glands. It generally occurs over chest, neck and back areas which are more prone for friction and sweating is high in these areas.
For the betterment kindly follow the suggestions below:
-Wear cotton clothes and cotton undergarments.
-Give cold compression over the affected area.
-Apply over the counter calamine lotion 3-4 times a day.
-Do not scratch or rub the skin as it can lead to further aggravation.
-Kindly stop taking oral steroids as self medication as it can lead to side effects. So you can take oral anti histamine like loratadine or levocetrizine under medial advice.
Despite above measures if the problem is not getting better then it is better to consult a dermatologist for best guidance. Hope these informations are helpful.
"Wish you good health"
Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
MD (Dermatology & STDs)
I find this answer helpful
1 user finds this helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Piperidines
Loading Online Doctors....