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What Causes Rashes On Lower Back?
I started having a rash that began on my lower back about 6 weeks ago. I went to a walk-in clinic and was diagnosed with scabies and treated it with 5% Permethrin. Rash got worse and I saw an MD who referred me to a dermatologist. The dermatologist agreed with me that judging by the areas affected and that I did not have skin to skin contact with anyone it was most likely not Scabies. He recommended Sansa (sp?) lotion with Menthol. That was a week ago. As of this morning I have hives on top of the Scabies lesions. I m supposed to do another treatment of the Permethrin and treat the house tomorrow. Hives are very itchy and annoying. Should I go to a walk in clinic (first dermatologist has not returned calls since yesterday, another doesn t have appointment until thursday) and try to get an injection to help? Should I do the permethrin tomorrow since my skin is so irritated?
Thu, 29 Sep 2022
Hello,
You have hives on the lower back that are very itchy. Take bath regularly. Wear soft cotton clothes. Oatmeal bath or taking bath in water sprinkled with baking powder may help. Cool compression gives relief. You can take antihistamines to control itching and symptoms of allergy. To reduce symptoms of swelling, redness and itching, you can be prescribed corticosteroids (prednisolone).
Avoid staying near to the triggers like animal dander, pollen, insect stings, latex. Avoid wearing clothing that's rough, tight, scratchy or made from wool. This will help you avoid skin irritation. You can apply hydrocortisone ointment to reduce itching. Get clinically examined by a dermatologist, you can be treated with auto-injectors or recommended light therapy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You have hives on the lower back that are very itchy. Take bath regularly. Wear soft cotton clothes. Oatmeal bath or taking bath in water sprinkled with baking powder may help. Cool compression gives relief. You can take antihistamines to control itching and symptoms of allergy. To reduce symptoms of swelling, redness and itching, you can be prescribed corticosteroids (prednisolone).
Avoid staying near to the triggers like animal dander, pollen, insect stings, latex. Avoid wearing clothing that's rough, tight, scratchy or made from wool. This will help you avoid skin irritation. You can apply hydrocortisone ointment to reduce itching. Get clinically examined by a dermatologist, you can be treated with auto-injectors or recommended light therapy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Hello,
I would recommend you to take an antihistamine pill or cream if you have at home to help you until the next appointment with your dermatologist. If it becomes very bad than you can call the emergency at home to help you.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
I would recommend you to take an antihistamine pill or cream if you have at home to help you until the next appointment with your dermatologist. If it becomes very bad than you can call the emergency at home to help you.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
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