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What Causes Itchy Red Rash In Shoulder?

Tuesday night I remember getting an itch on my left shoulder but I didn t bother with it since I thought it was a regular bed bug bite but once I checked it didn t look like a regular bed bug bite. This bite or whatever it is, is red and a rather large circle and in the middle it seems like multiple bites in one place When I put pressure or alcohol on it, it seems to hurt.
Fri, 12 Oct 2018
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Hi,

The itching on the left shoulder can be due to some insect bite, allergy, dry skin or eczema. Take antihistamines (Levocetirizine), apply topically Hydrocortisone cream, Calamine ointment or water-based moisturizing lotions. Visit a dermatologist and get evaluated, you may need antibiotics/antivirals.

Psoriasis and notalgia paresthetica (sensory neuropathy) also cause similar symptoms. You may need X-ray, CT, MRI. Corticosteroid creams and injections work well.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Itchy Red Rash In Shoulder?

Hi, The itching on the left shoulder can be due to some insect bite, allergy, dry skin or eczema. Take antihistamines (Levocetirizine), apply topically Hydrocortisone cream, Calamine ointment or water-based moisturizing lotions. Visit a dermatologist and get evaluated, you may need antibiotics/antivirals. Psoriasis and notalgia paresthetica (sensory neuropathy) also cause similar symptoms. You may need X-ray, CT, MRI. Corticosteroid creams and injections work well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician