My friend has an aggressive skin rash it started on one foot then the other and now her hands and arms and patches on back, the itching is so bad the the skin bleeds, all the area is bright red and is painful, she has been suffering for a year. Dr. do not know what it is and have given her steroids . We have tried every itch cream there is. No one has taken a culture, HELP thank you
After reading history, I think that your friend would have prurigo most probably. It may be caused by either allergens or irritants...like soap,dust, housedust mites,pollens,wool,cosmetics,deodarant..etc or dietary factors like cows milk,soya protien,nuts,eggs,sea foods..etc. it may be triggered by mental upsets like anxiety,depression...etc. you consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. Blood investigations may be done to rule out internal abnormalities.
Steroids in tappering doses,antihistaminics,antipsychotic drugs..etc may be considered. Applications of steroid cream combined with antibiotic like gentamycine may be done. Soap bath should be avoided. Dettol liq may be used.
I hope this would help you in managing your friend's problems.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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What Causes Skin Rashes On Foot, Hands And Arms?
Hi, After reading history, I think that your friend would have prurigo most probably. It may be caused by either allergens or irritants...like soap,dust, housedust mites,pollens,wool,cosmetics,deodarant..etc or dietary factors like cows milk,soya protien,nuts,eggs,sea foods..etc. it may be triggered by mental upsets like anxiety,depression...etc. you consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. Blood investigations may be done to rule out internal abnormalities. Steroids in tappering doses,antihistaminics,antipsychotic drugs..etc may be considered. Applications of steroid cream combined with antibiotic like gentamycine may be done. Soap bath should be avoided. Dettol liq may be used. I hope this would help you in managing your friend s problems. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD