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What Causes Recurring Red Rashes On The Scalp, Arms And Chest?

I have had recurring rashes, lasting for a week or so. They are red, not raised and have small scabs. They are particularly annoying on my scalp, but have appeared on my arms, my hands, my wrists and my chest. Creams prescribed by the doctor have done little to alleviate the symptoms. They first arrived soon after my return form Myanmar. I remember feeling physically low at the time but did not have a high fever. During investigations, the GP found a Keratoacanthoma, this was removed. Should I be concerned about scrub typhus? Could the Keratoacanthoma have been the eschar? The initial rash was nine months ago, but the most recent was last week. Thank you
Thu, 4 Jul 2019
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi,

It may be due to some allergy... may be called prurigo simplex. The rash may be pruritic, papulovesicular and crusted. It is not scrub typhus. And it is also not related to keratoacanthoma. Dust, grass, soap, pollutants. etc may cause such rash.

Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Apply mild steroid cream and take tab cetirizine 10 mg daily till the improvement.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
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What Causes Recurring Red Rashes On The Scalp, Arms And Chest?

Hi, It may be due to some allergy... may be called prurigo simplex. The rash may be pruritic, papulovesicular and crusted. It is not scrub typhus. And it is also not related to keratoacanthoma. Dust, grass, soap, pollutants. etc may cause such rash. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Apply mild steroid cream and take tab cetirizine 10 mg daily till the improvement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist