Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Experiencing Itchy Burning Stinging Rashes All Over Body. Suggest The Treatment?
Question: Hi I'm 26 me and my friends are experienceing itchy burning stinging rashes over body in various sizes mine started on back and knees with dots fast spreading up onto face and even on head can be pain full even went down onto feet also were all at a function lastnight were few were sick there one had spots on back the other had fever and the third was a child with swollen glands please help
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
From the information you have provided: itchy, different stages of development, contagious and affecting multiple people with fever, it points to chicken pox.
Chicken pox is caused by a herpes virus. This rash will become water filled, then pus, gets burst and heal all by itself.
Treatment consists in the following:
1. Disinfecting the skin with a lotion like chlorhexidine
2. Use antihistamines to relieve the itches(chlorphenaine), paracetamol for pain and fever.
3. Antibiotics to control for infection if lesions are extensive.
4. Protect others by avoiding coming in contact with them.
If you have ever had this before, you are protected for life and you can never suffer from it again. You will however need to XXXXXXX and get evaluated by your doctor to confirm the above suspicion and use locally available drugs to help you.
The swollen glads in the child represent lymph nodes trying to contain the infection.
I hope this answers your query and provides guidance on how to approach and resolve this problem. I wish you all a speedy resolution of symptoms.
Feel free to continue the exchange if need be and I will gladly respond.
Dr. Ditah, MD
From the information you have provided: itchy, different stages of development, contagious and affecting multiple people with fever, it points to chicken pox.
Chicken pox is caused by a herpes virus. This rash will become water filled, then pus, gets burst and heal all by itself.
Treatment consists in the following:
1. Disinfecting the skin with a lotion like chlorhexidine
2. Use antihistamines to relieve the itches(chlorphenaine), paracetamol for pain and fever.
3. Antibiotics to control for infection if lesions are extensive.
4. Protect others by avoiding coming in contact with them.
If you have ever had this before, you are protected for life and you can never suffer from it again. You will however need to XXXXXXX and get evaluated by your doctor to confirm the above suspicion and use locally available drugs to help you.
The swollen glads in the child represent lymph nodes trying to contain the infection.
I hope this answers your query and provides guidance on how to approach and resolve this problem. I wish you all a speedy resolution of symptoms.
Feel free to continue the exchange if need be and I will gladly respond.
Dr. Ditah, MD
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
