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What Causes Itchy And Painful Rashes On The Torso, Shoulders And Stomach?

I have occasional breaking out, itching, stinging on my torso. It may appear on my back, shoulders, sides near breasts, or stomach area. When I scratch to relieve the itching, it turns to welts. Sometimes I think it is related to nerves, namely anxiety. I am visiting in a home where there is a dog, doberman mix. It is sweet dog, but I do not care at all for dogs---the mess they make, the odor, being allowed around the table during meals. It makes me very upset and nervous.
posted on Thu, 24 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Looks like you have some form of an allergy. It is important to find out what is the stimulus to this itching and allergy. It could be your clothes/some soap/body creams/even the dog fur. Scratching will also increase the lesions. Start taking an oral anti allergic medication (antihistamine) and apply a steroidal cream (Fluticasone) at least twice a day but the dosage can be suggested by your concerned doctor after reviewing you thoroughly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Smruti Pevekar
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What Causes Itchy And Painful Rashes On The Torso, Shoulders And Stomach?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Looks like you have some form of an allergy. It is important to find out what is the stimulus to this itching and allergy. It could be your clothes/some soap/body creams/even the dog fur. Scratching will also increase the lesions. Start taking an oral anti allergic medication (antihistamine) and apply a steroidal cream (Fluticasone) at least twice a day but the dosage can be suggested by your concerned doctor after reviewing you thoroughly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Smruti Pevekar