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What Causes Reddish Flaky Skin On The Waist, Armpits And Neck?
Question: Hi Doc,
I had a fever for a couple of days. Mild fever ranging aroun 37.5-38.5 celsius. The fever went off in 2-3 days . But after the fever developed a reddish skin, more like skin flaking on waist, armpits and neck. What could be the reason?
I had a fever for a couple of days. Mild fever ranging aroun 37.5-38.5 celsius. The fever went off in 2-3 days . But after the fever developed a reddish skin, more like skin flaking on waist, armpits and neck. What could be the reason?
Brief Answer:
Viral exanthem
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed a viral exanthem.
It is a common viral fever associated with skin rash.
I treat such cases with a mild steroid lotion like desonide to be applied twice daily for a week.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thanks.
Viral exanthem
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed a viral exanthem.
It is a common viral fever associated with skin rash.
I treat such cases with a mild steroid lotion like desonide to be applied twice daily for a week.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vishesh Rohatgi
Have uploaded the pic, rashes came up last night after the fever was healed by saturday. Could it be qn allergic reaction to paracetamol??
Brief Answer:
Viral exanthem
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is a rash associated with viral exanthem.
It is in healing stage as I can see peeling of skin.
Don't worry just apply desonide lotion.
You will get response.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thanks
Viral exanthem
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is a rash associated with viral exanthem.
It is in healing stage as I can see peeling of skin.
Don't worry just apply desonide lotion.
You will get response.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thanks a lot doc ! It was near the armpit and waist. Its become very dry now and no itching. I applied some anti fungal cream.
The rash doesnt look concerning right? Hopefully it should go away in a week?
The rash doesnt look concerning right? Hopefully it should go away in a week?
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes it Will go away in a week.
There is nothing to worry.
Just apply coconut oil twice daily.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thanks.
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes it Will go away in a week.
There is nothing to worry.
Just apply coconut oil twice daily.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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