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What Does An Itchy Rash On The Chest Indicate?

I ve developed an allergic reaction...rash on chest...to benadryl. I then tried Xyzal, then Zantac & each made the itchy rash worse. I m on a steroid but the rash has spread & is getting worse. I scratch & rub...I know I shouldn t...& these tiny blister-like rash, along with deep purple color, won t go away. I ve read that there are 2 generations of antihistamines & the family of the ones I used are the older, original type. I NEED to stop this itch! I ve had this rash for 3 weeks, seen 2 GPs & a dermatologist. She has taken samples of the blisters on my back & chest & they are skin type. We are waiting for the blood test results. Please help me stop this horrible itching. I m also using lidocaine 3% & otc Aspercreme with 4%. I tried several topical RX meds & they made it worse. Please help with something that ll stop this itch. A 2nd generation antihistamine???
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
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should no develop rash with benadryl. now can take tablet levocetrizine 5mg in morning. it will control rash and itching.can apply caladryl lotion. consult dermatologist for local examination and diagnosis so that treatment can be recomanded. rule out herpes tablet levocetrizine and aplication of caladryl will control itching.
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What Does An Itchy Rash On The Chest Indicate?

should no develop rash with benadryl. now can take tablet levocetrizine 5mg in morning. it will control rash and itching.can apply caladryl lotion. consult dermatologist for local examination and diagnosis so that treatment can be recomanded. rule out herpes tablet levocetrizine and aplication of caladryl will control itching.