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What Do Red Rashes On The Arms, Hips And The Calves Indicate?
hi yes thank you , suddenly after shower i noticed redness ,welp looking areas under both arms and down the sides of torso and at other scattered areas of hips, buttocks, groin. this occured around 7 pm after no noticed symptoms previously through out day. it has subsided a good amount , but now its 10pm and im noticing a stinging spot on right calve . feels like bite or sting feels warm and is a little sore with slight hardness in center of area. also notice slight swelling in ankles.
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Mon, 8 Aug 2016
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Hello,
As per your history, it may be due to dermatitis.
For that you can apply hydrocortisone ointment locally.
For itching you can tab loratidine.
Use loose cotton clothes.
Avoid sweating.
Maintain proper hygiene.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
As per your history, it may be due to dermatitis.
For that you can apply hydrocortisone ointment locally.
For itching you can tab loratidine.
Use loose cotton clothes.
Avoid sweating.
Maintain proper hygiene.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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