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Suggest Ways To Manage Rashes And Itching When Diagnosed With Lichenoid Dermatitis

Posted on Sat, 22 Oct 2016

Question: My father is suffering from lichenoid dermatitis. He is getting rashes and too much itching sensation. Can you suggest any ointment or lotion for relief.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Potent topical steroids and antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
If I was his treating doctor I would recommend him to apply potent topical steroids like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet levocetrizine 5 mg twice daily for 2 weeks.
This will resolve the dermatitis.
These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (21 hours later)

He is already having blisters and rashes in his body. Can he use the steroid cream?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Steroid creams can be used for blisters & rashes in lichenoid dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Steroid creams can be used for lichenoid dermatitis even if it is associated with blisters and rashes.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj