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What Cause Red Rashes On The Arms, Chest And Back Of An Elderly Person?

83 year old male in good health, high blood pressure and afib controlled with med. became ill sunday with what he described as coming down with a cold. had temp of 103. 6 controlled with tylenol. wed awoke with a rash red and not raised under arms and above the knees, arms chest and back, not itchy. went to doctor and test showed nothing gave a cortisone shot. wed. still the same rash, is fading but he is still ill and I am very concerned. he is very tired and sleeps most of the day. My question is what could this be? ,
posted on Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

The symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction.
I suggest to use antihistamines such as Cetirizine 10 mg daily to relieve the rash.
I also suggest using Betametasone cream for local application.

Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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What Cause Red Rashes On The Arms, Chest And Back Of An Elderly Person?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction. I suggest to use antihistamines such as Cetirizine 10 mg daily to relieve the rash. I also suggest using Betametasone cream for local application. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician