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Skin Rash, Itchy Lesions On Arms, Hand And Thighs. Applying Cortisone Topically SID, Benadry TID. Anything To Concern?

I have had a skin rash for 10 days. The lesions are on my arms, hand and thighs. Some lesions are papules and some lesions are becoming ulcerated. I have been applying cortisone topically SID, Benadry TID and have been taking Benadryl PO SID without any improvement. The lesions are also spreading and very puritic (itchy). I was working in the garden bout a week ago but did not see any weeds. The ulcerated lesion on 1 thigh (5 cm wide, 10 cm in length) is starting to make my muscle very sore and swollen. What should I do?
Wed, 8 May 2013
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Hello, Thanks for posting your query, The spread of the rashes depends on its cause, in general, rashes spread rapidly and make the treatment difficult on continuous scratching of the rashes. Exceptionally, in certain cases, rashes are contagious and have the capability of spreading to the neighboring person from the host under a severe skin illness condition. The symptoms for the worst rash include fever, bright red patches around the rash with itchy swelling, sometimes removal of dermal layer on repeated scratch, spreads fast when it occurs between skin folds. Rashes reduce the comfort level of the patient and also create shyness in them.


Treatment of this skin condition needs proper diagnose, a dermatologist’s prescription is required strictly. As the rashes occur in many ways and types it is essential for diagnosis before taking up the curative product. Examine the type of rash and the stage of rash, treatment at an early stage is easier than at the mature stage. Use of ointments and lotions for rashes were observed to be ineffective and requires continuous application. Thus a natural ayurvedic treatment reveals a better result within few days unlike artificial medications. Natural Neem oil can help in the treatment of rashes despite it types. Neem contains anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties accordingly it can reduce the swelling in rashes and its further spreading. Apply neem oil over the dry rash skin daily once. Regards, Dr.Sharmila

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Skin Rash, Itchy Lesions On Arms, Hand And Thighs. Applying Cortisone Topically SID, Benadry TID. Anything To Concern?

Hello, Thanks for posting your query, The spread of the rashes depends on its cause, in general, rashes spread rapidly and make the treatment difficult on continuous scratching of the rashes. Exceptionally, in certain cases, rashes are contagious and have the capability of spreading to the neighboring person from the host under a severe skin illness condition. The symptoms for the worst rash include fever, bright red patches around the rash with itchy swelling, sometimes removal of dermal layer on repeated scratch, spreads fast when it occurs between skin folds. Rashes reduce the comfort level of the patient and also create shyness in them. Treatment of this skin condition needs proper diagnose, a dermatologist’s prescription is required strictly. As the rashes occur in many ways and types it is essential for diagnosis before taking up the curative product. Examine the type of rash and the stage of rash, treatment at an early stage is easier than at the mature stage. Use of ointments and lotions for rashes were observed to be ineffective and requires continuous application. Thus a natural ayurvedic treatment reveals a better result within few days unlike artificial medications. Natural Neem oil can help in the treatment of rashes despite it types. Neem contains anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties accordingly it can reduce the swelling in rashes and its further spreading. Apply neem oil over the dry rash skin daily once. Regards, Dr.Sharmila