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Suggest Treatment For Painful Rash On Body

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Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2015
Question: Hello, I broke out with a very painful rash today and it's not going away. The rash areas feel like deep bruises? Please help They are very swollen also. Like I'm retaining water or something??
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Answered by Dr. Ashwini Kolur (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
upload the image and see doctor for examination

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in HCM

It is very difficult to say what it is without examination, so i would advice you to upload the image of the same to provide you specific advice.

As you have mentioned it has occurred overnight and there is good amount of swelling, I would suggest you to get your self examined by doctor for better assessment.

It might be due to bacterial infection or viral infection, but without examination it is difficult to say.

Hope this helped.

Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Ashwini Kolur (14 hours later)
Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.
I have uploaded a couple pictures for you.. Thank you again.
I have uploaded the pictures to my profile. I don't know how to attach them to my questions?
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Answered by Dr. Ashwini Kolur (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
either contact dermatitis or cellulitis, consult doctor for further evaluat

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have gone through the picture.

Have you come in contact with something that usually you won't, based on the information and picture it might be contact dermatitis.

I would have prescribed oral corticosteroids to reduce inflammation, antihistamines to relieve itching. I would have considered the antibiotic on general examination.

It is also required to rule out cellulitis, so I would suggest you to see doctor for further evaluation.

Hope this helps.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Rash On Body

Brief Answer: upload the image and see doctor for examination Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing in HCM It is very difficult to say what it is without examination, so i would advice you to upload the image of the same to provide you specific advice. As you have mentioned it has occurred overnight and there is good amount of swelling, I would suggest you to get your self examined by doctor for better assessment. It might be due to bacterial infection or viral infection, but without examination it is difficult to say. Hope this helped. Take care.