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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On Abdomen, Arms And Legs Of An Elderly Person

My 81 year old mother has had a skin rash (arms, upper legs, breast, abdomen for almost 9 months. Has seen primary care an dermatologist who have prescribed OTC cream and several (expensive) creams, Has not helped and now she has developed blisters (bubbles) on her arms. Use clear laundry detergent and have tried antihistamines, vacuumed her apartment including furniture and mattress. What now?
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Hello,

The following are few probable causes of your mother's skin rash:
1) Allergic contact dermatitis
2) Hypersensitivity to drugs
3) Erythema multiforme
4) Scabies
5) Heat rash

Treatment consists of the following:
1) Topical corticosteroids
2) Oral antihistamines
3) Immunomodulators like Tacrolimus
4) If it doesn't subside, oral corticosteroids are prescribed
5) Identification of irritant or allergen and removing it

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On Abdomen, Arms And Legs Of An Elderly Person

Hello, The following are few probable causes of your mother s skin rash: 1) Allergic contact dermatitis 2) Hypersensitivity to drugs 3) Erythema multiforme 4) Scabies 5) Heat rash Treatment consists of the following: 1) Topical corticosteroids 2) Oral antihistamines 3) Immunomodulators like Tacrolimus 4) If it doesn t subside, oral corticosteroids are prescribed 5) Identification of irritant or allergen and removing it Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist